Explore the Family Name Maakestad
The meaning of Maakestad
Norwegian (mainly Måkestad): habitational name from a farm name, Måkestad, in Hardanger, composed of the Old Norse nickname Moki (of unexplained etymology) + stad ‘farmstead, dwelling’.
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How common is the last name Maakestad in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Maakestad experienced a slight dip between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 75,695 to 76,533, a decrease of approximately 1.11%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname actually increased by about 5.91%, from 237 in 2000 to 251 in 2010. The proportion per 100k remained stable during this decade at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #76,533 | -1.11% |
| Count | 237 | 251 | 5.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maakestad
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data show that in 2000, 95.36% of individuals with the Maakestad surname identified as White, which decreased slightly to 94.02% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also decreased marginally from 2.95% in 2000 to 2.79% in 2010. Interestingly, the census reported a new category in 2010 with 1.99% of Maakestads identifying as belonging to two or more races. No Maakestads identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.36% | 94.02% | -1.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.95% | 2.79% | -5.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |