Explore the Family Name Stech
The meaning of Stech
1. Polish and Rusyn (from Poland); Czech (Štěch) and Slovak (Štech): from the personal name Stech, Štěch, Štech, pet forms of Polish Stefan, Czech Štěpán, Slovak Štefan, equivalents of Latin Stephanus (see Steven). 2. Americanized form of Polish and Rusyn (from Poland) Stecz, a cognate of 1 above. 3. East German: from a pet form of Steffen.
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How common is the last name Stech in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Stech" has notably decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 28,790 in popularity and was held by 778 individuals. However, by 2010, it fell to rank 38,332 and was used by only 578 individuals, representing a decline of about 25.71%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.29 to 0.2 during this period, showing an overall decrease in the use of this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,790 | #38,332 | -33.14% |
| Count | 778 | 578 | -25.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.2 | -31.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stech
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes for individuals with the surname "Stech" between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, nearly 94.47% of the people with the Stech surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 93.94% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, growing from 0% to 2.77% over the decade. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander were reported in 2000 but not in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic individuals remained relatively stable, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a drop of 32.47%. The data for Black ethnicity was suppressed for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.47% | 93.94% | -0.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.77% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 1.9% | -1.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.54% | 1.04% | -32.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.03% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |