Explore the Family Name Stentiford
The meaning of Stentiford
English: habitational name from Stentaford Land in Whitchurch (Devon). The placename derives from Old English stǣniht ‘stony’ + ford ‘ford’.
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How common is the last name Stentiford in the United States?
Data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the popularity of the surname Stentiford has slightly decreased over time. In 2000, the surname ranked 134,929 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it dropped slightly to 137,327, a change of -1.78%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 115 in 2000 to 122 in 2010, an increase of 6.09%. The proportion of people per 100,000 with the Stentiford surname remained consistent at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #134,929 | #137,327 | -1.78% |
| Count | 115 | 122 | 6.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stentiford
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Stentiford identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of individuals who identify as White. In 2000, 93.91% identified as White, but this figure dropped to 88.52% in 2010, a change of -5.74%. This suggests a possible increase in other ethnic identities not listed in the data or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.91% | 88.52% | -5.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |