Explore the Family Name Stamer
The meaning of Stamer
1. English and North German: nickname for someone who stammered, from Middle English, Middle Low German stamer ‘stammerer’. 2. English: variant of Stammer. Some characteristic forenames: German Almut, Frieda, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Stamer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stamer has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,524th most common surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 41,579th. This represents a decrease of approximately 7.93%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Stamer surname dropped by about 3.15% over the same period, from 540 to 523. The representation of this name per 100,000 members of the population also fell by 10%, from 0.2 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,524 | #41,579 | -7.93% |
| Count | 540 | 523 | -3.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stamer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Stamer has also seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of people with this surname identify as White, however, the percentage dropped slightly from 96.67% in 2000 to 95.41% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the proportion identifying as Hispanic (up 54.95%) and those identifying with two or more races (up 44.09%). Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw a modest increase from 1.11% to 1.15%. There was no change for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 95.41% | -1.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 1.72% | 54.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.34% | 44.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.11% | 1.15% | 3.6% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |