Explore the Family Name Westergard
The meaning of Westergard
1. Swedish (Westergård): habitational name from a farm named with (an altered form of) the elements väster ‘western’ + gård ‘farm’. This surname is also found in Finland. 2. Norwegian (Westergård): see Westergaard.
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How common is the last name Westergard in the United States?
The surname Westergard, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, declined in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked as the 31,426th most common surname in 2000 but slipped to the 33,379th position in 2010, indicating a drop of 6.21%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also decreased from 697 in 2000 to 684 in 2010, marking a decline of 1.87%. The proportion of people with the Westergard surname per 100,000 individuals likewise reduced by 11.54%, from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,426 | #33,379 | -6.21% |
| Count | 697 | 684 | -1.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Westergard
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Westergard surname identified as White, with a slight reduction from 95.70% in 2000 to 95.32% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, rising from 1.29% in 2000 to 1.75% in 2010. There was also a new emergence of individuals who identified with two or more races in 2010, making up 1.75% of the Westergards. However, the proportion of those identifying as Black and Asian/Pacific Islander saw a decrease, with the Black category decreasing from 1.00% to 0.73% and the Asian/Pacific Islander category falling from 1.00% in 2000 to no recorded individuals in 2010. No Westergards identified as American Indian or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.7% | 95.32% | -0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 1.75% | 35.66% |
| Black | 1% | 0.73% | -27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |