Explore the Family Name Sterbenz
The meaning of Sterbenz
Germanized form of Slovenian Štrbenc and Šterbenc: nickname from a derivative of dialect štrbenkati ‘to tinkle’ or, alternatively, of obsolete štrb ‘stunted’. In large part, Sterbenz is a Gottscheerish (i.e. Gottschee German) surname, originating from the Kočevsko region in Lower Carniola, Slovenia (see Kocevar). Some characteristic forenames: German Bernhard, Erna, Franz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Sterbenz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Sterbenz' has seen a slight decrease in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 42,056 with 486 individuals bearing the name. However, in 2010, although the rank increased to 44,423, the count of people with the surname 'Sterbenz' slightly dropped to 484, demonstrating a minor decrease of 0.41%. The proportion per 100k also fell by 11.11%, from 0.18 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,056 | #44,423 | -5.63% |
| Count | 486 | 484 | -0.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sterbenz
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Sterbenz', the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly related to individuals of White ethnicity. In 2000, 95.88% of bearers of the surname were White. By 2010, this percentage had decreased slightly to 93.39%. The data also shows a small increase in the number of Hispanic individuals with this surname, rising from 2.06% in 2000 to 2.69% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicity with this surname in both years. Interestingly, the census for 2010 showed an emergence of American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the 'Sterbenz' surname, which was not present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.88% | 93.39% | -2.6% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 2.69% | 30.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.69% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.03% | -16.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |