Find out how popular the last name Enstad is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Enstad.

Enstad, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Enstad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Enstad in America

Enstad is the 55505th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Enstad surname appeared 370 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Enstad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Enstad to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Enstad

The surname Enstad originates from Norway, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Norse words "endr" meaning "duck" and "stadr" meaning "place" or "farm." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a place where ducks were abundant or a farm located near a body of water frequented by ducks.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Enstad name can be found in the records of the Trondheim Cathedral, where a man named Olav Enstad was listed as a parishioner in the year 1563. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

The name Enstad is also closely associated with the village of Enstad in the municipality of Tvedestrand, located in the county of Aust-Agder, Norway. This village likely took its name from the surname, indicating that it may have been founded or established by individuals bearing the Enstad name.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the Enstad surname was Kristoffer Enstad (1624-1689), a Lutheran minister and theologian who served as the Bishop of Trondheim from 1677 until his death. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and literacy among the clergy and laity of his diocese.

Another prominent individual with the Enstad name was Ingrid Marie Enstad (1845-1921), a Norwegian women's rights activist and educator. She was instrumental in establishing several schools for girls and advocating for equal educational opportunities for women in Norway.

During the 19th century, a branch of the Enstad family emigrated from Norway to the United States, where they settled in various parts of the Midwest. One notable descendant was Ole Enstad (1867-1943), a Norwegian-American farmer and community leader in Goodhue County, Minnesota.

In more recent times, the name Enstad has been associated with several accomplished individuals in various fields. For example, Rolf Enstad (1932-2017) was a renowned Norwegian classical musician and conductor who served as the principal conductor of the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra for nearly two decades.

Overall, the surname Enstad has a rich history rooted in the Norwegian countryside, with its origins likely dating back to the Viking Age. While the name may have started as a descriptor of a specific location, it has since become a proud symbol of Norwegian heritage and identity for those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Enstad

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Enstad.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Enstad was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Enstad has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Enstad was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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