Explore the Family Name Stehr
The meaning of Stehr
German: from Middle High German stēr ‘ram’, hence probably a nickname for a lusty person, or possibly a metonymic occupational name for a shepherd. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Franz, Fritz, Gerhard, Gunter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stehr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stehr had a slight dip in ranking from 24,680 in 2000 to 24,874 in 2010, a decrease of 0.79%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 948 to 1000 during the same period, reflecting a growth rate of 5.49%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Stehr per 100,000 people decreased by 2.86%, moving from 0.35 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,680 | #24,874 | -0.79% |
| Count | 948 | 1,000 | 5.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stehr
The ethnicity of those bearing the surname Stehr showed notable changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all (98.63%) identified as White. By 2010, while the majority still identified as White, the percentage had slightly decreased to 97.50%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, there were small percentages identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.50%), Hispanic (0.70%), and two or more races (0.90%). The data for certain years and ethnic identities was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.63% | 97.5% | -1.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.5% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |