Explore the Family Name Stemp
The meaning of Stemp
English (Surrey, also Sussex and Kent): variant of Stamp in a characteristically Kentish dialect form.
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How common is the last name Stemp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stemp has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 78,035 in terms of frequency but climbed to rank 76,275 by 2010, indicating a growth in use by 2.26%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 228 in 2000 to 252 in 2010, marking a 10.53% increase. Further, for each 100k population, the proportion of people with the surname Stemp jumped from 0.08 to 0.09, a 12.5% increment.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #76,275 | 2.26% |
| Count | 228 | 252 | 10.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stemp
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Stemp surname identify as White, accounting for 95.18% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 91.27% by 2010. However, the year 2010 saw a new minor representation from the Hispanic community at 3.17%, which was previously non-existent in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, previously at 2.63% in 2000, was not present in the 2010 census. There was also a new representation from those claiming two or more ethnic identities at 2.78% in 2010, while there were no recorded individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.18% | 91.27% | -4.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.17% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.63% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |