Explore the Family Name Stapf
The meaning of Stapf
German: topographic name from Middle High German stapfe ‘path’, ‘stile’, or ‘ford’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stapf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Stapf has seen a mild decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 42,983 in 2000, it slipped to 47,791 in 2010, marking an 11.19% drop in rank. Similarly, the count of people bearing the surname also fell by 6.54%, from 474 in 2000 to 443 in 2010. This change reflects a decline in the proportion per 100,000, which decreased by 16.67%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,983 | #47,791 | -11.19% |
| Count | 474 | 443 | -6.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stapf
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Stapf surname identify as White, though there was a slight decrease in this demographic from 98.31% in 2000 to 95.49% in 2010. There has been an increase in those identifying with two or more ethnic identities, rising sharply by 136.19% from 1.05% in 2000 to 2.48% in 2010. The census also recorded a new demographic group, with 1.35% identifying as Hispanic in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories all remained at 0%, with no recorded change between the two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.31% | 95.49% | -2.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 2.48% | 136.19% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |