Explore the Family Name Stare
The meaning of Stare
1. Slovenian: from a derivative of star ‘old’, applied as a nickname for an old man or as an identifying name for an ‘old’ inhabitant, as distinct from a newcomer (compare Novak). 2. English: nickname from Middle English star(e), ster (Old English stær) ‘starling’. 3. Altered form of English Stair.
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How common is the last name Stare in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Stare" has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 45,403rd in popularity and fell to 60,347th by 2010, marking a decline of approximately 32.91%. The number of individuals with this surname also dipped from 444 in 2000 to 334 in 2010, indicating a drop of nearly 24.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,403 | #60,347 | -32.91% |
| Count | 444 | 334 | -24.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.11 | -31.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stare
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of people with the surname "Stare" identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 97.97% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 97.60% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase over the decade, growing from 1.35% in 2000 to 2.10% in 2010, a rise of 55.56%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no reported changes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.97% | 97.6% | -0.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.1% | 55.56% |
| 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% |