Explore the Family Name Stearn
The meaning of Stearn
English (Cambridgeshire and Suffolk): variant of Stern.
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How common is the last name Stearn in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Stearn has shown significant growth between 2000 and 2010 in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked as the 30,516th most popular surname and rose to the 28,829th spot by 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 5.53%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 722 to 825 during this period, marking a 14.27% increase. Similarly, the proportion of people named Stearn per 100,000 residents grew by a margin of 3.7%, from 0.27 to 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,516 | #28,829 | 5.53% |
| Count | 722 | 825 | 14.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.28 | 3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stearn
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Stearn. A majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 88.37% in 2000 to 86.06% in 2010. During the same decade, there was a notable increase in the Hispanic representation, which rose by 51% to reach 3.76%. The Black community also saw a modest growth of 6.64%, amounting to 7.39% of individuals with the Stearn surname. Notably, there were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity bearing this name in 2010, while those identifying with two or more races emerged at 2.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.37% | 86.06% | -2.61% |
| Black | 6.93% | 7.39% | 6.64% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 3.76% | 51% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.39% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |