Explore the Family Name Stec
The meaning of Stec
Polish and Rusyn (from Poland); Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) (Štec): from the personal names Stec, Štec, pet forms of Stefan, Štefan, vernacular forms of Latin Stephanus (see Steven). Compare Steck 3 and Stetz 1. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Stanislaw, Jacek, Aniela, Augustyn, Boguslaw, Boleslaw, Casimir, Genowefa, Halina, Janina, Jerzy, Myroslaw.
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How common is the last name Stec in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Stec has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 12,911, and in 2010, it fell to 13,670, showing a change of -5.88%. However, the overall count of people with this surname increased by 1.47%, from 2,183 in 2000 to 2,215 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased slightly by -7.41%, moving from 0.81 in 2000 to 0.75 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,911 | #13,670 | -5.88% |
| Count | 2,183 | 2,215 | 1.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.81 | 0.75 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stec
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of people with the surname Stec identify as white, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.57% identified as white, which slightly decreased to 97.16% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 25.22%, going from 1.15% in 2000 to 1.44% in 2010. Furthermore, the percentage of those identifying as black also increased significantly by 133.33%, rising from 0.27% in 2000 to 0.63% in 2010. There was a small population that identified with two or more races, decreasing from 0.64% in 2000 to 0.45% in 2010. Meanwhile, the population identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively stable, with no notable change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 97.16% | -0.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 1.44% | 25.22% |
| Black | 0.27% | 0.63% | 133.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0.64% | 0.45% | -29.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |