Explore the Family Name Staple
The meaning of Staple
1. English: from Middle English stapel ‘post’ (Old English stapol), used either as a topographic name for someone who lived near a boundary post, or a habitational name from a place so named, such as Staple Fitzpaine (Somerset) or Staple (Kent). 2. English: in North Lancashire, a variant of Stable. 3. Americanized form of German Stapel.
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How common is the last name Staple in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Staple" slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 35,621 in popularity but dropped to 35,945 by 2010, a change of -0.91%. However, the actual count of people with the "Staple" surname has increased from 597 in 2000 to 624 in 2010, showing a growth of 4.52%. The proportion per 100,000 people though, observed a slight decrease from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010, reflecting a -4.55% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,621 | #35,945 | -0.91% |
| Count | 597 | 624 | 4.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Staple
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Staple has also seen some shifts over the decade, as indicated by the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 11.38% from 56.78% in 2000 to 50.32% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw an increase from 37.35% to 43.11%, marking a 15.42% change. The Hispanic ethnicity recorded the most significant change, with a rise of 114.93% from 1.34% in 2000 to 2.88% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a decrease from 3.69% to 2.40%, a change of -34.96%. No changes were reported for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.78% | 50.32% | -11.38% |
| Black | 37.35% | 43.11% | 15.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 2.88% | 114.93% |
| Two or More Races | 3.69% | 2.4% | -34.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |