Explore the Family Name Staggers
The meaning of Staggers
English: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Staggers in the United States?
The Staggers surname has seen an increase in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name ranked 17,639th, but by 2010 it had climbed to 16,798th, marking a positive change of 4.77%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 1,467 in 2000 to 1,700 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 15.88%. The proportion of individuals named Staggers per 100,000 people increased by 7.41%, from 0.54 in 2000 to 0.58 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,639 | #16,798 | 4.77% |
| Count | 1,467 | 1,700 | 15.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.58 | 7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Staggers
In terms of ethnic identity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Staggers surname is most commonly found within the Black community where its presence increased from 59.99% in 2000 to 63.29% in 2010. The percentage of Staggers identifying as White decreased by 11.76% during the same period. Additionally, there was an increase in those identifying as two or more races (up by 31.21%) and those identifying as Hispanic (up by 56.90%). There were no recorded instances of the Staggers surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during these periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 59.99% | 63.29% | 5.5% |
| White | 36.47% | 32.18% | -11.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 2.06% | 31.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 1.82% | 56.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |