Explore the Family Name Stabenow
The meaning of Stabenow
German: habitational name from a place so called near Stettin (Szczecin). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Gerhard, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Stabenow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stabenow has seen a slight dip in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 41,995 to 43,885, marking a 4.5% decrease during this decade. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased marginally from 487 to 491, indicating an increase of 0.82%. Despite this growth in raw numbers, the proportion of people with the surname Stabenow per 100,000 individuals decreased by 5.56%, going from 0.18 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,995 | #43,885 | -4.5% |
| Count | 487 | 491 | 0.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stabenow
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Stabenow, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, which saw an increase from 95.89% in 2000 to 97.35% in 2010. This indicates a rise of 1.52% over the decade. There was also a marginal representation of the surname within the Hispanic community, but it saw a considerable decrease from 2.05% to 1.02%, a drop of 50.24%. The surname had minor representation among those identifying with two or more races in 2000, but that figure dropped to zero by 2010. The surname had no representation in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.89% | 97.35% | 1.52% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 1.02% | -50.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |