Explore the Family Name Rogstad
The meaning of Rogstad
Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads named Rogstad, Rokstad, or Rostad, from a personal name (for example Old Norse Hrólfr, a compound of hrótholfr ‘fame’, ‘honor’ + ulfr ‘wolf’, or Hróarr, of which the second element is -arr ‘spear’) + stathir ‘farmstead, dwelling’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lief, Selmer.
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How common is the last name Rogstad in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rogstad saw a slight decline in its ranking of popularity between 2000 and 2010, dropping from rank 42,217 to 43,151. This represents a decrease in popularity of 2.21%. However, when looking at the actual count, the number of people with this surname increased by 3.51%, growing from 484 in 2000 to 501 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion of the population with the Rogstad surname per 100,000 people dropped by 5.56% over the same decade, indicating that while the absolute number grew, it did not keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,217 | #43,151 | -2.21% |
| Count | 484 | 501 | 3.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rogstad
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the Rogstad surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White. In 2000, 96.07% of the bearers of the surname identified as such, and this number slightly increased to 97.01% by 2010, marking a change of 0.98%. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic within this surname group experienced a significant decrease of 58.48% during the same period, shifting from 2.89% in 2000 to just 1.20% in 2010. The remaining categories, including Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, remained at 0% for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.07% | 97.01% | 0.98% |
| Hispanic | 2.89% | 1.2% | -58.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |