Explore the Family Name Kierstead
The meaning of Kierstead
Americanized form of the Norwegian surname Kjærstad, a habitational name from Kjærstad, Vestby. History: Hans Kierstede was a barber-surgeon in New Amsterdam in New Netherland (now New York City, NY) in the 17th century.
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How common is the last name Kierstead in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kierstead saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000 it was ranked 24,663rd, but slipped to 26,086th by 2010, marking a change of -5.77%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also declined slightly from 949 in 2000 to 939 in 2010, a -1.05% change. The proportion per 100k people dropped by -8.57%, indicating that the name became less common during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,663 | #26,086 | -5.77% |
| Count | 949 | 939 | -1.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.32 | -8.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kierstead
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kierstead also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, at 96.21% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 94.99% in 2010. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2000, by 2010 there was a small percentage (1.06%) identifying as Black. Those identifying as Hispanic increased notably from 1.48% in 2000 to 1.92% in 2010, a 29.73% change. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native disappeared completely, from 0.63% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 1.05% to 1.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 94.99% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 1.92% | 29.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.06% | 0.95% |
| Black | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.63% | 0% | 0% |