Explore the Family Name Stecher
The meaning of Stecher
German: 1. occupational name for someone who castrated farm livestock, Middle High German stechære, also ‘butcher’. 2. occupational name for a fighter in duels at fairs or for a hired murderer. 3. in some cases a habitational name for someone from any of the places called Stechau or Stechow (Brandenburg).
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How common is the last name Stecher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Stecher has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 17,676 to 27,042, recording a 52.99% change. Similarly, the count decreased from 1,463 in 2000 to 896 in 2010, marking a 38.76% change. The proportion per 100,000 people also showed a decline of 44.44%, moving from 0.54 to 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,676 | #27,042 | -52.99% |
| Count | 1,463 | 896 | -38.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.3 | -44.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stecher
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows noticeable shifts over the decade. The percentage of individuals with the Stecher surname identifying as White decreased by 3.58%, from 96.31% in 2000 to 92.86% in 2010. Interestingly, those identifying as Two or More Races increased by 112.07%, from 1.16% to 2.46%. The Hispanic representation also saw an increase of 70.83%, albeit starting from a smaller base of 1.44% in 2000 to reach 2.46% in 2010. Meanwhile, Black ethnicity was recorded at 1.23% in 2010, whereas no individuals identified as Black in 2000. Asian/Pacific Islander identity was noted at 0.48% in 2000 but later suppressed for privacy reasons in 2010. American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were not reported in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.31% | 92.86% | -3.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 2.46% | 112.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.46% | 70.83% |
| Black | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |