Explore the Family Name Sterchi
The meaning of Sterchi
Swiss German: from the word for ‘breeding bull’, probably for someone who owned or raised one, or a nickname for a ‘superman’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sterchi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sterchi has increased slightly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Sterchi ranked 62,577 in terms of popularity, whereas by 2010 it had moved up to rank 61,297, showing a growth rate of 2.05%. This increase in rank is further supported by the number count, with 299 people having this surname in 2000 and 328 people in 2010, marking a 9.7% rise. The proportion per 100,000 people, however, remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #61,297 | 2.05% |
| Count | 299 | 328 | 9.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sterchi
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the predominant ethnicity associated with the surname Sterchi is White. In both 2000 and 2010, nearly all individuals identified as such, with 99.33% in 2000 and 98.78% in 2010. There was a marginal decrease of 0.55% over the decade. No significant numbers were reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races, with some data suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.33% | 98.78% | -0.55% |
| 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% |