Explore the Family Name Stava
The meaning of Stava
Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead in Rogaland, named with Old Norse stafr ‘staff, pole’, denoting a natural formation such as a steep mountain peak.
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How common is the last name Stava in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stava saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the name rose from 74,398 in 2000 to 74,375 in 2010, indicating a minor growth rate of 0.03%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with the Stava surname also increased by approximately 7.44%, from 242 in 2000 to 260 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of the Stava surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.09 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #74,375 | 0.03% |
| Count | 242 | 260 | 7.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stava
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Stava also showed some variation between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of those bearing the surname identified as White, increasing from 94.21% in 2000 to 95.77% in 2010. The percentage of Stavas identifying as Hispanic also grew from 2.07% to 2.69%. Interestingly, the proportion identifying as Black dropped to zero in 2010, compared to 2.07% in 2000. No individuals with the surname Stava identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, multiple races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.21% | 95.77% | 1.66% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 2.69% | 29.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.07% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |