Explore the Family Name Nystuen
The meaning of Nystuen
Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads named from ny ‘new’ + stue ‘cottage’, denoting a small farm.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nystuen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nystuen saw a slight decrease in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, dropping by 1.88% from 91,004 to 92,719. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Nystuen name increased by 5.32%, from 188 to 198, during the same time period. The proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.07, indicating that the surname's prevalence in the population was consistent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,004 | #92,719 | -1.88% |
| Count | 188 | 198 | 5.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nystuen
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Nystuen surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked to White ethnicity. In 2000 and 2010, 96.28% and 96.46% of individuals with the Nystuen surname identified as White, respectively, marking a slight increase of 0.19%. There were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Similarly, no individuals reported belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.28% | 96.46% | 0.19% |
| 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% |