Explore the Family Name Stable
The meaning of Stable
English (Cumberland and Lancashire): 1. topographic name from Middle English stable ‘stable’ (Old French estable), denoting someone who lived at or worked in a stable for horses. Compare Stabler. 2. occasionally perhaps a nickname for someone with a reliable personality, from Middle English stable ‘constant, reliable, resolute’ (Old French estable).
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How common is the last name Stable in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Stable' has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 121,780th in popularity with a count of 131, or a proportion of 0.05 per 100k. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 151,532nd, with only 108 counts, or a proportion of 0.04 per 100k. This represents a change of -24.43% in rank and -17.56% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #121,780 | #151,532 | -24.43% |
| Count | 131 | 108 | -17.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stable
In terms of ethnic identity, also according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some considerable shifts among those bearing the surname 'Stable'. In 2000, nearly half identified as White (48.85%), followed by Hispanic (32.06%), Black (13.74%) and a small portion identifying with two or more races (3.82%). By 2010, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose significantly to 49.07%, surpassing those identifying as White which decreased to 35.19%. The proportion of individuals identifying as Black slightly increased to 14.81%, while those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero. Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 32.06% | 49.07% | 53.06% |
| White | 48.85% | 35.19% | -27.96% |
| Black | 13.74% | 14.81% | 7.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.82% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |