Explore the Family Name Staack
The meaning of Staack
North German: nickname or occupational name from Middle Low German stake ‘rod, stake’. Compare Staple and Staab. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Georg, Hans, Otto.
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How common is the last name Staack in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Staack has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Staack was ranked as the 50,801st most popular name in the United States. However, by 2010, it had slipped to the 56,073rd position, marking a decline of 10.38%. Furthermore, the count of people carrying the Staack surname fell from 386 in 2000 to 365 in 2010, a drop of 5.44%. The proportion of individuals named Staack per 100,000 also decreased by 14.29% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #56,073 | -10.38% |
| Count | 386 | 365 | -5.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Staack
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Staack surname identify as White. This ethnic identity represented 96.11% in 2000 and slightly dropped to 95.62% in 2010. Despite remaining relatively constant over the decade, there was a small decline of 0.51%. The census reports no individual with the Staack surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years. However, the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic showed an increase of 23.87%, from 1.55% in 2000 to 1.92% in 2010. Additionally, the category of "two or more races" appeared in 2010 with 1.37% of people with the Staack surname identifying under this classification.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 95.62% | -0.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 1.92% | 23.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |