Explore the Family Name Stave
The meaning of Stave
1. North German: occupational name for an official, for example a judge or church official, from Middle Low German staf ‘staff’, a symbol of office. 2. Americanized form of Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Staw, either an artificial name from Polish staw ‘pond’ or a habitational name for someone from a place called Stawy (see Stawski). 3. Norwegian: habitational name from five farmsteads named Stave, a variant of Stava. Some characteristic forenames: German Gunter, Otto, Uwe. Scandinavian Holger.
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How common is the last name Stave in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Stave saw a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Stave was ranked as the 37,145th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 41,038th position, marking a decrease of approximately 10.48%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell by 6.02% over this period, with 565 individuals bearing the name in 2000 and just 531 in 2010. The proportion of people named Stave per 100,000 residents decreased by 14.29%, falling from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,145 | #41,038 | -10.48% |
| Count | 565 | 531 | -6.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stave
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Stave has also changed slightly over the decade. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000, the majority of individuals with the Stave surname identified as White (94.34%), followed by Hispanic (2.65%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.59%), and Black (1.24%). By 2010, there were some shifts in these percentages. While the majority still identified as White (89.64%), the percentage of people identifying as Black increased significantly to 3.20%, marking a growth rate of 158.06%. Similarly, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic also grew to 3.01%, an increase of 13.58%. Interestingly, there was no reported change in the number of American Indian and Alaskan Natives with this surname, and a new category emerged in 2010, with 2.45% of people named Stave identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.34% | 89.64% | -4.98% |
| Black | 1.24% | 3.2% | 158.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.65% | 3.01% | 13.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.59% | 1.69% | 6.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |