Explore the Family Name Stent
The meaning of Stent
English: habitational name from Stent Farm in Northiam (Sussex). The placename derives from Old English stynt ‘stint, limit’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stent in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Stent' experienced a notable decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 111,740 in 2000 to 134,712 in 2010, marking a 20.56% decrease. During the same period, the count of individuals carrying the 'Stent' surname also decreased by 14.38%, moving from 146 in 2000 to 125 in 2010. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people similarly declined by 20.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #111,740 | #134,712 | -20.56% |
| Count | 146 | 125 | -14.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stent
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the 'Stent' surname identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 80.14% in 2000 to 77.60% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Black increased by 16.85%, rising from 10.27% in 2000 to 12.00% in 2010. The percentage of individuals reporting two or more races also rose, increasing from 6.85% in 2000 to 8.00% in 2010, a change of 16.79%. There were no changes in the percentages identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.14% | 77.6% | -3.17% |
| Black | 10.27% | 12% | 16.85% |
| Two or More Races | 6.85% | 8% | 16.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |