2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bystedt
A Swedish surname derived from a place name meaning "small town" or "village".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Bystedt. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bystedt surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Bystedt in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bystedt, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bystedt
The surname "BYSTEDT" has its origins in Sweden, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Swedish word "by," meaning village or town, and "städ," which refers to a place or location. This suggests that the name may have originated from a specific village or settlement where the earliest bearers of the name resided.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "BYSTEDT" can be found in the Swedish church records from the 16th century. These records were meticulously maintained by the Lutheran Church and provide valuable insights into the genealogy and history of Swedish families.
During the 17th century, the name "BYSTEDT" appears in various historical documents, including land registers and property deeds. This indicates that some individuals bearing this surname may have been landowners or prominent members of their local communities.
In the 18th century, a notable figure with the surname "BYSTEDT" was Johan Bystedt (1723-1795), a Swedish theologian and author. He served as a professor of theology at Uppsala University and contributed to the intellectual discourse of his time through his published works.
Another individual of note was Carl Bystedt (1798-1872), a Swedish military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. He participated in several significant battles and rose through the ranks, eventually attaining the position of major general in the Swedish army.
Moving into the 19th century, the name "BYSTEDT" continued to be associated with various professions and walks of life. One such example is Anna Bystedt (1845-1921), a Swedish educator and advocate for women's rights. She played an instrumental role in establishing educational opportunities for women in Sweden and promoting gender equality.
In the early 20th century, the surname "BYSTEDT" was carried by Erik Bystedt (1892-1976), a Swedish politician and member of the Social Democratic Party. He served as a member of the Swedish parliament and was actively involved in shaping social policies during his tenure.
While the surname "BYSTEDT" may not be among the most common in Sweden, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have contributed to various fields, including academia, military, education, and politics. The name's origins can be traced back to the medieval period, reflecting the deep roots and heritage of Swedish surnames.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bystedt
Among Census respondents with the surname Bystedt, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Bystedt bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bystedt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 110
- Hispanic or Latino5.0% · 6
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bystedt
Bystedt appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
+14 bearers (+13.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,461 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-2 bearers (-1.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,722 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | +14 bearers (+13.0%) | Up 4,461 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.6%) | Down 4,722 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bystedt surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #137,327 | #142,049 | -3.4% |
| Count | 122 | 120 | -1.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bystedt bearers went from 122 to 120 (-1.6% change). The surname moved down 4,722 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #142,049.
FAQ
Bystedt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bystedt?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Bystedt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Bystedt?
Bystedt ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Bystedt. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bystedt.
Has Bystedt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bystedt went from 122 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Bystedt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bystedt, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bystedt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bystedt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), Hispanic (5.0%), Two or More Races (2.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bystedt (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bystedt mean?
A Swedish surname derived from a place name meaning "small town" or "village". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bystedt (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Bystedt?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Bystedt on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.