Explore the Family Name Stem
The meaning of Stem
Altered form of German Stemm.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stem in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Stem has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell slightly from 16,391 in 2000 to 17,056 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 4.06%. Simultaneously, the count of individuals with this surname increased by roughly 2.97%, growing from 1,617 in 2000 to 1,665 in 2010. However, when considering proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of about 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,391 | #17,056 | -4.06% |
| Count | 1,617 | 1,665 | 2.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.56 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stem
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Stem, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some notable shifts observed between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of Whites decreased slightly by about 1.18%, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black saw an increase of about 56.25%. There was also a slight uptick in those identifying as Hispanic, with an increase of approximately 22.58%. Additionally, the census began to report the presence of Asians/Pacific Islanders and American Indians and Alaskan Natives bearing the Stem surname in 2010, where none were reported in 2000. In contrast, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped by about 40.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.81% | 93.69% | -1.18% |
| Black | 1.92% | 3% | 56.25% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 1.14% | 22.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.84% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 0.84% | -40.85% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.48% | 0% |