Explore the Family Name Staring
The meaning of Staring
Dutch: possibly a patronymic from the personal name Staro. A farm in Warnsveld (Gelderland) named Staerynck was first mentioned in 1494.
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How common is the last name Staring in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Staring has witnessed a slight drop between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dipped from 57985 to 63068, reflecting an 8.77% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped by 3.35%, from 328 in 2000 to 317 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population decreased by 8.33%, from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #63,068 | -8.77% |
| Count | 328 | 317 | -3.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Staring
In terms of ethnic identity, the distribution of the Staring surname has seen some shifts as well. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, while the majority of the bearers of the surname were White in both years, there was a slight decline in their percentage share, from 93.60% in 2000 to 91.17% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander holders of the Staring surname also saw a decrease in their representation from 2.13% to 1.89%. However, this period marked the emergence of Hispanic and Black ethnicities among those with the surname, at percentages of 2.21% and 2.52% respectively. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.6% | 91.17% | -2.6% |
| Black | 0% | 2.52% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.13% | 1.89% | -11.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |