Explore the Family Name Nostrand
The meaning of Nostrand
Shortened form of Van Nostrand, a surname of Dutch origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nostrand in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nostrand has seen a decrease in recent years. In 2000, the surname ranked 55,481 and by 2010, it had fallen to rank 61,745, marking an 11.29% drop. The count of people with this surname also dropped from 346 in 2000 to 325 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 6.07%. The proportion of individuals with the Nostrand surname per 100k also fell by 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,481 | #61,745 | -11.29% |
| Count | 346 | 325 | -6.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nostrand
Turning to ethnicity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been slight changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Nostrand. In 2000, 93.64% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but by 2010 this percentage dropped slightly to 90.77%. Meanwhile, the proportions of Hispanic and Black individuals with this surname increased by roughly 18.46% and 6.94% respectively, although their overall representation remains small. There was no change in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, while the category of "Two or more races" appeared in 2010 with a 2.77% share.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.64% | 90.77% | -3.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% | 3.08% | 18.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.77% | 0% |
| Black | 1.73% | 1.85% | 6.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |