Explore the Family Name Staves
The meaning of Staves
English (Lincolnshire): variant of Staff with plural or post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Staves in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Staves experienced a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Staves was ranked as the 37,480th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 41,501st position, marking a drop of 10.73%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also saw a decline of 6.26%, falling from 559 in 2000 to 524 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Staves per 100,000 decreased by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,480 | #41,501 | -10.73% |
| Count | 559 | 524 | -6.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Staves
The ethnicity mappings of those carrying the surname Staves, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, show some shifts over the decade. The largest ethnic group associated with the surname remained White, although the proportion dropped slightly from 72.27% in 2000 to 71.37% in 2010. The next significant group was Black, which also saw a decrease from 23.61% to 21.95%. Interestingly, there was a notable increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, surging up by 153.85% to reach 3.63% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races had a modest increase of 6.70%. However, no individuals with the surname Staves identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.27% | 71.37% | -1.25% |
| Black | 23.61% | 21.95% | -7.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 3.63% | 153.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 1.91% | 6.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |