Explore the Family Name Kvistad
The meaning of Kvistad
Norwegian: habitational name from farmsteads in Ørsta and Inderøy called Kvistad. The first element is of unexplained etymology, the second is from Old Norse stathir, plural of stathr ‘farmstead, dwelling’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Elert.
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How common is the last name Kvistad in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kvistad has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kvistad ranked 79,676 in popularity and rose to the rank of 79,075 in 2010, marking a change of 0.75 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 222 to 241, an increase of 8.56 percent. However, the proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #79,075 | 0.75% |
| Count | 222 | 241 | 8.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kvistad
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the vast majority of individuals with the Kvistad surname identify as White. In 2000, 99.55 percent of Kvistads identified as such, although this slightly decreased to 97.51 percent by 2010. All other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either at zero or data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.55% | 97.51% | -2.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |