Explore the Family Name Tastad
The meaning of Tastad
Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead in Rogaland named Tasta, of obscure origin. This surname was adopted by Norwegian immigrants in the US and is not found in Norway. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Jalmer, Selmer.
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How common is the last name Tastad in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tastad dropped in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 78,326th with a total count of 227 people having this surname. A decade later in 2010, the surname's rank slipped to 95,115 and the count decreased to 192, representing a -21.43% change in rank and a -15.42% change in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by -12.5%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #95,115 | -21.43% |
| Count | 227 | 192 | -15.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tastad
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tastad, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were slight shifts between 2000 and 2010. People identifying as white and holding this surname decreased from 96.04% to 93.75%, a drop of -2.38%. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 2.20% to 3.65%, a rise of 65.91%. No information was available for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.04% | 93.75% | -2.38% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 3.65% | 65.91% |
| 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% |