Explore the Family Name Stefanik
The meaning of Stefanik
Polish; Slovak (mainly Štefánik, also Štefanik, Štefaník): from a pet form of the personal name Stefan, Slovak Štefan.
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How common is the last name Stefanik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stefanik saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 17,577th most popular surname, but by 2010, it fell to the 19,053rd spot, marking an 8.4% drop. The total count of individuals with this last name also declined by 3.12%, going from 1,475 in 2000 to 1,429 in 2010. As a proportion per 100k people, the incidence of this surname decreased by 12.73%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,577 | #19,053 | -8.4% |
| Count | 1,475 | 1,429 | -3.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.48 | -12.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stefanik
With regard to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the Stefanik surname was most prevalent among individuals identifying as White, comprising 97.42% in 2000 and slightly declining to 97.27% in 2010. Representation within the Hispanic demographic increased by 18.38%, albeit from a small base of 1.36% in 2000 to 1.61% in 2010. The presence of the Stefanik surname also emerged among those identifying as Black in 2010, which was not the case in the previous decade. The percentage of individuals with the Stefanik surname identifying with two or more races dropped by 25.33%, from 0.75% to 0.56%. There was no representation within the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native demographics during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 97.27% | -0.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.61% | 18.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 0.56% | -25.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |