Explore the Family Name Stauss
The meaning of Stauss
South German: nickname from Middle High German stūz ‘buttocks’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stauss in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Stauss has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 25,735 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, this rank had fallen to 27,228, a drop of 5.8%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally from 899 in 2000 to 888 in 2010, representing a -1.22% change. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Stauss per 100k population decreased by -9.09%, going from 0.33 to 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,735 | #27,228 | -5.8% |
| Count | 899 | 888 | -1.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.3 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stauss
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Stauss surname. For instance, in 2000, 95.66% of those with the Stauss surname identified as White, which decreased slightly to 94.59% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 48.50%, from 1.67% to 2.48%. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races also saw an increase of 42.34%, climbing from 1.11% to 1.58%. On the other hand, there wasn't any representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander or Black communities in both years. Additionally, the presence of American Indian and Alaskan Native identities within the Stauss surname holders declined from 0.89% to 0.56%, a decrease of -37.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.66% | 94.59% | -1.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2.48% | 48.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.58% | 42.34% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.89% | 0.56% | -37.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |