Explore the Family Name Walstad
The meaning of Walstad
Norwegian: habitational name from any of the seven farmsteads named Valstad, probably from Old Norse vǫllr ‘meadow’ + stathr ‘farmstead, dwelling’.
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How common is the last name Walstad in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Walstad has shown a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname Walstad moved up by 2.13%, from 41,995 in 2000 to 41,100 in 2010. During the same period, the count, which represents the number of people with this surname, increased by 8.83% from 487 to 530. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.18, demonstrating that while the number of people with this surname grew, its prevalence relative to the total population was unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,995 | #41,100 | 2.13% |
| Count | 487 | 530 | 8.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Walstad
In terms of ethnicity, the Census data reveals some changes over the decade for those with the surname Walstad. In 2000, 96.71% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.85% in 2010. Notably, the proportion identifying as Hispanic more than doubled from 1.23% to 2.83%. The percentage with Asian/Pacific Islander identity dropped to zero in 2010 after being reported at 1.03% in 2000. There were no individuals identifying as either Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. These figures highlight the fluidity of ethnic identities even within a single surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.71% | 95.85% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 2.83% | 130.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.03% | 0% | -100% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |