Explore the Family Name Stahnke
The meaning of Stahnke
East German: from a German pet form of the Slavic personal name Stanislav. Some characteristic forenames: German Dietmar, Gerhard, Helmut.
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How common is the last name Stahnke in the United States?
The surname Stahnke has seen a slight dip in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the Stahnke surname ranked 35,585 in popularity with 598 occurrences. By 2010, the surname's rank dropped to 36,154 with a total of 620 occurrences, which is a 3.68% increase in count but a 1.6% decrease in rank. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,585 | #36,154 | -1.6% |
| Count | 598 | 620 | 3.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stahnke
In terms of ethnicity, the Stahnke surname has maintained a predominantly White ethnic identity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.15% of those with the Stahnke surname identified as White, increasing slightly to 95.32% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities associated with the Stahnke surname for both years. However, the percentage of Hispanic ethnic identity increased by 39.07%, while those identifying as two or more races decreased by 33.96%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.15% | 95.32% | 0.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 2.1% | 39.07% |
| Two or More Races | 2.68% | 1.77% | -33.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |