Explore the Family Name Stach
The meaning of Stach
1. Polish, Czech, Slovak, and Sorbian: from the personal name Stach, a pet form of Polish and Sorbian Stanisław, Czech and Slovak Stanislav. 2. German: from a male personal name, a shortened vernacular form of Latin Eustatius or Eustachius (see Stacey, Eustace). 3. North German: metonymic occupational name from Middle Low German stach ‘thick rope, hawser’ (for securing ships masts), for a maker of those or for a shipper.
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How common is the last name Stach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Stach" has shown a steady rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 20,334, but by the year 2010, its rank improved to 19,614, indicating a growth of 3.54%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname also rose from 1,216 in 2000 to 1,375 in 2010, marking an increase of 13.08%. The proportion of people with the Stach name per 100,000 population also saw a slight boost from 0.45 in 2000 to 0.47 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,334 | #19,614 | 3.54% |
| Count | 1,216 | 1,375 | 13.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.47 | 4.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stach
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Stach name is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity, with 95.97% in 2000 and a slight drop to 94.98% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic bearing the surname rose from 1.73% to 2.33% in the same period. There was also a noticeable increase (46.46%) among individuals of two or more races. However, the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islander Stachs decreased slightly from 0.99% to 0.87%. Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations were not represented among individuals with the Stach surname during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.97% | 94.98% | -1.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 2.33% | 34.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 1.45% | 46.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.99% | 0.87% | -12.12% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |