Explore the Family Name Saugstad
The meaning of Saugstad
Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead in eastern Norway named from saug, derived from Old Norse sjotha ‘boil’, ‘seethe’ (probably with reference to a spring) + stathir, plural of stathr ‘farmstead, dwelling’.
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How common is the last name Saugstad in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Saugstad has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 85,996th in terms of frequency but dropped to 89,403rd by 2010, indicating a change of -3.96. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased slightly from 202 to 207, marking a growth of approximately 2.48. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,996 | #89,403 | -3.96% |
| Count | 202 | 207 | 2.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saugstad
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Saugstad identified as white in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 98.02% of the population with this surname identified as white in 2000, and this number slightly increased to 98.55% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Furthermore, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying with two or more races. This information suggests a predominantly homogeneous ethnic identity among individuals with the surname Saugstad.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.02% | 98.55% | 0.54% |
| 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% |