Explore the Family Name Sterba
The meaning of Sterba
Czech (Štěrba): from štěrba ‘gap’, probably a nickname for someone with gap between the upper front teeth (incisors) or with a front tooth missing.
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How common is the last name Sterba in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sterba has shown a slight increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sterba was ranked as the 26,446th most popular surname, with a count of 868 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had improved slightly to 26,422, with an increased count of 924 individuals, reflecting a growth rate of 6.45%. However, the proportion of people named Sterba per 100,000 decreased by 3.12%, from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,446 | #26,422 | 0.09% |
| Count | 868 | 924 | 6.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sterba
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Sterba surname identify as White, with a decrease from 98.85% in 2000 to 96.00% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Sterba surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or two or more races in 2000. However, by 2010, 0.65% of Sterbas identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, and 0.54% as American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of Sterbas identifying as Hispanic also increased significantly from 0.58% in 2000 to 2.27% in 2010, marking a change of 291.38%. No individuals with the Sterba surname identified as Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.85% | 96% | -2.88% |
| Hispanic | 0.58% | 2.27% | 291.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.54% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |