Explore the Family Name Reistad
The meaning of Reistad
Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmstead named from the Old Norse personal name Reitharr + stathir, plural of stathr ‘farmstead, dwelling’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Knut, Egil, Erik.
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How common is the last name Reistad in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Reistad has seen a slight decline over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 73,154 in popularity, but by 2010 the rank had dropped to 77,012, showing a decrease of 5.27%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 247 in 2000 to 249 in 2010, resulting in a minor growth rate of 0.81%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 11.11% from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #77,012 | -5.27% |
| Count | 247 | 249 | 0.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reistad
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Reistad, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as white. In 2000, approximately 94.74% identified as white, and although there was a small decrease by 2010 to 93.17%, it remained the dominant ethnicity. During the same period, there were some shifts in other ethnic identities as well. A small percentage began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races, accounting for 2.01% and 2.81% respectively in 2010. Notably, there were no changes in the Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.74% | 93.17% | -1.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |