Explore the Family Name Staber
The meaning of Staber
South German (Stäber): variant of Staab, an occupational name from Middle High German stebære for the official or servant who had to recite the oath formula.
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How common is the last name Staber in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Staber" has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held a rank of 61,544 and by 2010, the rank had dropped to 71,042, representing a decline of 15.43%. The number of individuals carrying the surname also reduced from 305 in 2000 to 275 in 2010, a drop of 9.84%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased from 0.11 to 0.09, showing an 18.18% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #71,042 | -15.43% |
| Count | 305 | 275 | -9.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Staber
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity shows some changes in the ethnic identity among individuals with the Staber surname. For instance, there was no representation for the Asian/Pacific Islander group in 2010, compared to a 2.30% representation in 2000. The category of two or more races appeared in 2010 with a representation of 2.55%, which was non-existent in 2000. The white ethnic group showed a small increase from 88.85% in 2000 to 90.18% in 2010. Similarly, the Hispanic group saw an increase from 2.62% to 2.91%. There was no representation for the Black group in either year, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group experienced a decrease from 3.28% in 2000 to 2.55% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.85% | 90.18% | 1.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 2.91% | 11.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.55% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.28% | 2.55% | -22.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.3% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |