Explore the Family Name Sengstock
The meaning of Sengstock
German: metonymic occupational name for a stoker or blacksmith, from Middle High German sengen ‘to singe or burn’ + stock ‘rod, bar’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sengstock in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sengstock has seen a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname went from 64,186 to 61,899, reflecting a positive change of 3.56%. Equally, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 290 in 2000 to 324 in 2010, marking an 11.72% increase. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k remained constant at 0.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #61,899 | 3.56% |
| Count | 290 | 324 | 11.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sengstock
Regarding ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Sengstock surname identify as White. In 2000, this group made up 94.48% of all Sengstocks and increased slightly to 95.06% in 2010. The Hispanic demographic saw a notable decrease, falling from 4.14% in 2000 to 2.78% in 2010, a decline of 32.85%. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities within the Sengstock surname population during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.48% | 95.06% | 0.61% |
| Hispanic | 4.14% | 2.78% | -32.85% |
| 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% |