Explore the Family Name Stakem
The meaning of Stakem
Possibly Irish or English: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stakem in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Stakem experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 77,222nd most popular surname and by 2010, its rank had slipped to 81,772. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname remained steady at 231 over the same period. As a result, the proportion of people with the surname Stakem per 100,000 decreased by about 11.11 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,222 | #81,772 | -5.89% |
| Count | 231 | 231 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stakem
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Stakem identify as White. This percentage slightly decreased from 96.97% in 2000 to 96.54% in 2010. A small percentage identifies as Hispanic, but this figure also saw a decline from 3.03% in 2000 to 2.60% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.97% | 96.54% | -0.44% |
| Hispanic | 3.03% | 2.6% | -14.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |