Explore the Family Name Stager
The meaning of Stager
Swiss German (Stäger): variant of Steger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stager in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stager saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Stager was ranked 15,194 in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 16,926, marking an 11.4% drop. The count of people with this surname also decreased over this time period, falling by 5.51% from 1,779 in 2000 to 1,681 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Stager per 100k population reduced by 13.64%, from 0.66 to 0.57.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,194 | #16,926 | -11.4% |
| Count | 1,779 | 1,681 | -5.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.57 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stager
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts among those carrying the surname Stager. In 2010, 94.53% identified as White, a minor decrease from 94.72% in 2000. The figure for those who identified as Hispanic increased slightly from 1.80% in 2000 to 2.08% in 2010. Similarly, there was a notable increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, going up from 1.29% to 1.61%. However, the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all saw decreases, with the latter experiencing the most significant drop from 0.84% to 0.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.72% | 94.53% | -0.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.08% | 15.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.61% | 24.81% |
| Black | 0.96% | 0.77% | -19.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.84% | 0.65% | -22.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.36% | -7.69% |