Explore the Family Name Sten
The meaning of Sten
1. Swedish (also Stén): variant of Steen. 2. Norwegian: variant of Steen and Stein. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lars. German Alfons, Johannes.
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How common is the last name Sten in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sten has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 61,855 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 68,345, representing a decline of 10.49%. The count of individuals bearing the name also decreased during this period, from 303 in 2000 to 288 in 2010, a drop of 4.95%. Meanwhile, its proportion per 100,000 people fell from 0.11 to 0.1, marking a decline of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #68,345 | -10.49% |
| Count | 303 | 288 | -4.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sten
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Sten identified as White, with figures decreasing slightly from 94.72% in 2000 to 93.75% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.65% to 2.08%, showing a growth of 26.06%. Those identifying as Black represented 2.64% in 2000, which declined to 2.43% in 2010, a drop of 7.95%. No changes were observed for those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with both maintaining a constant percentage of 0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.72% | 93.75% | -1.02% |
| Black | 2.64% | 2.43% | -7.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.65% | 2.08% | 26.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |