Explore the Family Name Stauffacher
The meaning of Stauffacher
Swiss German: habitational name from a farm in the canton of Schwyz, named from Middle High German stouf ‘beaker; towering rock’ + acker ‘field’. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Stauffacher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stauffacher has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Stauffacher was ranked 31,924th most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 683 people bearing this name. By 2010, it had risen to the 31,285th position, showing a 2% rise in rank, and the count had increased by 8.49% to reach 741 individuals. Despite these increases, the proportion of Stauffachers per 100k people remained steady at 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,924 | #31,285 | 2% |
| Count | 683 | 741 | 8.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stauffacher
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Stauffacher. In 2000, nearly 98% of those with the Stauffacher surname identified as White, while less than 1% reported having two or more races. By 2010, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of Stauffachers who identified as White, dropping to 96.76%. During the same period, the percentage identifying with two or more races increased by 22.73% to 1.08%. Interestingly, the 2010 census also recorded a small percentage (0.94%) of Stauffachers identifying as Hispanic, a category that did not have any representation in the year 2000. The documents did not register any individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.8% | 96.76% | -1.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 1.08% | 22.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |