Explore the Family Name Sterken
The meaning of Sterken
1. Dutch: patronymic from De Sterke or Sterke, a nickname for a strong person, from sterk ‘strong’. 2. South German (Bavaria): nickname for a short person, from a dialect word meaning ‘stalk, stub, stump’.
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How common is the last name Sterken in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sterken has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sterken was ranked 59,916th most popular surname, with 315 instances recorded. By 2010, the rank improved to 59,324th with an increase of 8.25% in count to 341, although the proportion per 100,000 people remained static at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #59,324 | 0.99% |
| Count | 315 | 341 | 8.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sterken
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Sterken surname identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, this demographic accounted for over 97% of all Sterkens. The number of Sterkens identifying as Hispanic dropped from 1.90% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no individuals with the Sterken surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.14% | 97.07% | -0.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |