Explore the Family Name Stavig
The meaning of Stavig
Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead named Stavik, from Old Norse stafr ‘staff, pole’ (see Stava) + vik ‘bay, inlet’.
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How common is the last name Stavig in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stavig saw a slight popularity increase between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 63,632nd most common surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to become the 62,903rd most common, marking a modest 1.15% change in rank. The number of people with the Stavig surname also increased during the same period, rising from 293 to 318 which is an 8.53% growth. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #62,903 | 1.15% |
| Count | 293 | 318 | 8.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stavig
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Stavig, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a minor shift in the distribution between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those with the surname identified as White in both years, there was a slight decrease from 97.27% to 94.97%. Over this decade, there were new entries into the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races, each accounting for 1.89% of the Stavigs by 2010. The data for Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 94.97% | -2.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |