Explore the Family Name Stauch
The meaning of Stauch
German: 1. from Middle High German stūche, a term used to denote both a type of wide sleeve and a headcovering, hence a nickname for someone who was distinguished by some peculiarity of dress. 2. habitational name from a place so named in the Rhineland. 3. habitational name from a place called Staucha, near Dresden. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Benno, Gottlieb, Helmut, Ilse, Johann, Manfred, Siegfried.
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How common is the last name Stauch in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Stauch has marginally declined over a decade. In 2000, Stauch was ranked as the 31,053rd most popular surname in the U.S., and by 2010, it had slipped to 32,524th. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname remained consistent at 707 for both these years. The proportion per 100,000 residents with this surname also decreased slightly from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,053 | #32,524 | -4.74% |
| Count | 707 | 707 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stauch
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes in the distribution of the Stauch surname across different ethnic identities over the ten-year period. While the vast majority of those bearing the surname identified as White, decreasing slightly from 96.61% in 2000 to 94.34% in 2010, there were increases in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic categories. The percentage of Staunch bearers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew from 0.85% to 1.41%, and those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.7% to 2.4%. Additionally, there was a significant increase in the number of Stauch individuals who identified with two or more races - it almost doubled from 0.71% to 1.41%. There were no reported instances of Stauch bearers identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.61% | 94.34% | -2.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 2.4% | 41.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.85% | 1.41% | 65.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 1.41% | 98.59% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |