Explore the Family Name Stears
The meaning of Stears
English: variant of Steers. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Juel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stears in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stears has seen a slight dip in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 43,546th most popular surname, but by 2010 it slipped to the 43,811th spot, marking a decrease of 0.61 percent. However, the number of individuals with this surname rose from 467 to 492, indicating a growth rate of 5.35 percent within the same timeframe. The proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.17 across both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,546 | #43,811 | -0.61% |
| Count | 467 | 492 | 5.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stears
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows minor shifts for the surname Stears between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White dropped slightly from 95.29 percent to 93.09 percent. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.78 percent to 3.46 percent, representing a substantial change of 24.46 percent. Notably, the 2010 data introduced two new categories that were not present in the 2000 data: 'Black' at 2.24 percent and 'Two or more races' at 1.02 percent. Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities reported no representation in either year's data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.29% | 93.09% | -2.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.78% | 3.46% | 24.46% |
| Black | 0% | 2.24% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |