Explore the Family Name Novosad
The meaning of Novosad
1. Czech and Slovak (also Novosád): habitational name from any of the places in Moravia and Slovakia called Novosad or Novosady. 2. Ukrainian and Belorussian: habitational name from any of the places in Ukraine and Belarus called Novosady. 3. American shortened form of Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Novosadski: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Novosady in Belarus or Nowosady in northeastern Poland.
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How common is the last name Novosad in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Novosad has seen a gradual increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,958th in the U.S., but by 2010, its rank had risen to 30,825th, marking a change of 3.55%. The count, or the number of individuals with this surname, also increased during this period. In 2000, there were 682 people with this surname, while in 2010, there were 755, reflecting a growth of 10.7%. The proportion of people per 100,000 with this surname also saw an upward trend from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010, indicating a 4% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,958 | #30,825 | 3.55% |
| Count | 682 | 755 | 10.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.26 | 4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Novosad
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Novosad. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a slight increase from 96.19% in 2000 to 96.69% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic made up the second largest group, though their proportion decreased slightly over the decade from 2.49% to 2.25%. A small percentage identified as belonging to two or more races, decreasing from 1.03% in 2000 to 0.79% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.19% | 96.69% | 0.52% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 2.25% | -9.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 0.79% | -23.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |