Explore the Family Name Stechschulte
The meaning of Stechschulte
North German: distinguishing name compounded of Stecho, an ancient Germanic personal name + Middle Low German schulthete ‘village headman’ (see Schulte).
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How common is the last name Stechschulte in the United States?
The surname Stechschulte has seen an increase in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Stechschulte ranked 36,630th in terms of frequency, but by 2010 it had moved up to 34,618th, marking an uptick of 5.49%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 576 in 2000 to 653 in 2010, a 13.37% boost. The proportion per 100,000 people increased slightly as well, from 0.21 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,630 | #34,618 | 5.49% |
| Count | 576 | 653 | 13.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.22 | 4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stechschulte
In regards to ethnic identity, individuals bearing the Stechschulte surname are predominantly of White ethnicity, as evidenced by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly 99% identified as White, dropping slightly to 97.86% in 2010. The category of 'Two or more races' appeared in 2010, representing 0.77% of those with the Stechschulte surname. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.96% | 97.86% | -1.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |