Explore the Family Name Smestad
The meaning of Smestad
Norwegian: habitational name from any of ten or more farmsteads, notably in southeastern Norway, mostly named from the Old Norse personal name Smithr, literally ‘smith’ + Old Norse stathir ‘farmstead, dwelling’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Nils.
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How common is the last name Smestad in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Smestad saw a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Smestad was ranked 49,471 in popularity and held a count of 399 bearers, accounting for a proportion of 0.15 per 100,000 people in the U.S. However, by 2010, even though the number of bearers increased to 415, marking a growth of 4.01%, its rank slipped to 50,362 and proportion fell to 0.14 per 100,000, indicating a drop in popularity by 1.8% and 6.67% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #50,362 | -1.8% |
| Count | 399 | 415 | 4.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smestad
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census suggests a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Smestad between 2000 and 2010. Originally dominated by White ethnicity at 93.23% in 2000, the proportion decreased to 91.08% by 2010. Simultaneously, there have been increases in other ethnicities; Asian/Pacific Islander representation went up by 54.40% to reach 1.93% in 2010, those identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 37.71% to reach 2.41%, and Hispanic representation grew by 30.48% to constitute 4.58% of the bearers of the name. There was no change in the number of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals bearing the surname during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.23% | 91.08% | -2.31% |
| Hispanic | 3.51% | 4.58% | 30.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 2.41% | 37.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.25% | 1.93% | 54.4% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |