Explore the Family Name Stefka
The meaning of Stefka
Czech and Slovak (Štefka): from a pet form of the personal name Štefan, Latin Stephanus (see Steven).
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How common is the last name Stefka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Stefka has seen a slight decline. In 2000, it was ranked as the 67,113th most common surname and had fallen to the 69,392nd position by 2010, marking a 3.4% decrease in rank. However, the actual count of individuals with the Stefka surname increased from 275 in 2000 to 283 in 2010, an increase of approximately 2.91%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #69,392 | -3.4% |
| Count | 275 | 283 | 2.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stefka
The ethnicity associated with the surname Stefka is overwhelmingly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, more than 98% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a minor decrease of 0.32% over the decade. There were no significant figures for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. All these categories reported zero or negligible numbers for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.91% | 98.59% | -0.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |