Explore the Family Name Stellema
The meaning of Stellema
West Frisian and Dutch: topographic name from stelle ‘place, berth’ + the Frisian suffix -ma, which originally denoted ‘(one of the) men of’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stellema in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stellema decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It dropped from rank 141,788 to 151,532, marking a decrease of 6.87%. Despite this drop in ranking, the count of individuals with the Stellema surname remained constant at 108 for both years. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people also remained steady at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #141,788 | #151,532 | -6.87% |
| Count | 108 | 108 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stellema
The ethnic identity associated with the Stellema surname also showcased minor changes based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. There was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either 2000 or 2010. However, there was a noticeable presence of the surname within the White and Hispanic communities. The majority, 90.74%, identified as White in both census years with no change over the decade. Meanwhile, the Hispanic identification saw a slight decrease from 8.33% in 2000 to 7.41% in 2010, marking an 11.04% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.74% | 90.74% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 8.33% | 7.41% | -11.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |