Explore the Family Name Stain
The meaning of Stain
English (Leicestershire and Warwickshire): variant of Steen.
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How common is the last name Stain in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Stain' decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,611 and dropped to 68,949 in 2010, a 15.66% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also declined from 317 in 2000 to 285 in 2010, marking a decrease of 10.09%. The proportion of individuals named 'Stain' per 100,000 people also fell by 16.67%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #68,949 | -15.66% |
| Count | 317 | 285 | -10.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stain
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Stain', based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we can see changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 85.8% of people with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 83.86% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic individuals increased from 2.52% in 2000 to 3.16% in 2010, marking a 25.4% rise. Similarly, there was an increase among those identifying as Black, growing from 9.46% in 2000 to 10.53% in 2010, an 11.31% increase. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.8% | 83.86% | -2.26% |
| Black | 9.46% | 10.53% | 11.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 3.16% | 25.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |