Explore the Family Name Stember
The meaning of Stember
1. North German (Westphalia): variant of Stemmer. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Steinberg. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Doron.
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How common is the last name Stember in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stember ranked 76,946 in popularity in 2000 and dropped to 81,772 in 2010, marking a decrease of 6.27%. The count of individuals bearing this name also slightly decreased from 232 in 2000 to 231 in 2010, indicating a change of -0.43%. The proportion of people named Stember per 100,000 also saw a reduction from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, a decline of 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #81,772 | -6.27% |
| Count | 232 | 231 | -0.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stember
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there were no recorded instances of the surname Stember among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either 2000 or 2010. However, the majority of people with the surname identified as White, which increased from 94.83% in 2000 to 96.10% in 2010, a rise of 1.34%. There was also a category of individuals who identified with two or more races, but this percentage experienced a significant drop from 4.31% in 2000 to 2.16% in 2010, an approximate decrease of 49.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.83% | 96.1% | 1.34% |
| Two or More Races | 4.31% | 2.16% | -49.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |