Explore the Family Name Stefanov
The meaning of Stefanov
Bulgarian, Macedonian, and Serbian; Croatian (also Štefanov): patronymic from the personal names Stefan, Štefan, local equivalents of Steven.
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How common is the last name Stefanov in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Stefanov has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. During this period, the rank of the name moved up from 72,022 to 46,725, reflecting a growth rate of 35.12%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Stefanov surname more than doubled, going from 252 to 455, an increase of 80.56%. This increase is also reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which went up by 66.67%, from 0.09 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #46,725 | 35.12% |
| Count | 252 | 455 | 80.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.15 | 66.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stefanov
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Stefanov surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of Stefanovs identify as White, with a slight decrease from 96.03% in 2000 to 95.82% in 2010. The portion of Stefanovs who reported their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic was virtually non-existent in 2000, but increased to 1.32% by 2010 for both categories. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as having two or more races decreased entirely, from 2.78% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals with the Stefanov surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.03% | 95.82% | -0.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.78% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |