Explore the Family Name Stanforth
The meaning of Stanforth
English: 1. mainly a variant of Stanford, which may have migrated to North Yorkshire and Northumberland from Norfolk and Suffolk by the North Sea coastal trade. 2. variant of Staniforth.
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How common is the last name Stanforth in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Stanforth has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 38,890th and dropped slightly to 39,212th by 2010, marking a change of -0.83. The count, however, increased slightly from 534 individuals in 2000 to 561 in 2010, reflecting an increase of 5.06%. Despite this, the proportion per 100k decreased by 5.0% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,890 | #39,212 | -0.83% |
| Count | 534 | 561 | 5.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stanforth
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Stanforth surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals identify as White, accounting for 96.63% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.01% in 2010. Those identifying as being of two or more ethnicities saw an increase from 1.50% in 2000 to 1.78% in 2010. There was also a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.50% in 2000 to 2.85% in 2010, which represents a change of 90.00%. However, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 95.01% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.85% | 90% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 1.78% | 18.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |