Explore the Family Name Stai
The meaning of Stai
Norwegian: habitational name from either of two farmsteads in Hedmark, from Old Norse stathr ‘riverbank’.
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How common is the last name Stai in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Stai has seen a moderate increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 37,094 in terms of popularity but by 2010, it had moved up to rank 35,582, a change of approximately 4.08%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 566 in 2000 to 632 in 2010, representing an 11.66% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.21 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,094 | #35,582 | 4.08% |
| Count | 566 | 632 | 11.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stai
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Stai, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most bearers of the surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 97.88% to 95.41% over the decade. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 0.88% in 2000 to 2.53% in 2010. Additionally, in 2010, some Stai's began identifying with two or more races (1.11%), a category that did not appear in the 2000 census for this surname. There were no Stai's who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.88% | 95.41% | -2.52% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 2.53% | 187.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |