Explore the Family Name Stender
The meaning of Stender
German: metonymic occupational name for a carpenter, from Middle Low German stender ‘post (of a timber-framed building)’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stender in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stender has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 13,311 and rose to 12,576 in rank by 2010, showing a growth of 5.52%. Similarly, the count of people with the Stender surname also increased from 2,100 in 2000 to 2,462 in 2010, marking a rise of 17.24%. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a growth of 6.41% over the decade, moving from 0.78 in 2000 to 0.83 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,311 | #12,576 | 5.52% |
| Count | 2,100 | 2,462 | 17.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.78 | 0.83 | 6.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stender
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Stender. Between 2000 and 2010, the largest ethnic group identified with this surname remained white, although it experienced a slight decrease of 1.75%, decreasing from 94.71% to 93.05%. The Hispanic representation, however, saw the most significant growth of 59.06%, increasing from 1.71% in 2000 to 2.72% in 2010. Meanwhile, Asian or Pacific Islander affiliation also grew by 10.53% during this period. There was a small decrease in those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 1.86% to 1.75%. The data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliations were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.71% | 93.05% | -1.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 2.72% | 59.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 1.75% | -5.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.14% | 1.26% | 10.53% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |