Explore the Family Name Stettner
The meaning of Stettner
German: habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Stetten. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Reinhard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stettner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Stettner saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. It ranked as the 36,276th most popular name in 2000, slipping to the 36,477th position in 2010, indicating a decline of 0.55%. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname increased from 583 to 613 during the same period, marking a 5.15% growth. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 4.55%, going from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,276 | #36,477 | -0.55% |
| Count | 583 | 613 | 5.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stettner
Analyzing the data on ethnic identity reveals some shifts over a decade. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals carrying the Stettner surname identified as White in both years, although there was a slight decrease from 97.08% in 2000 to 94.94% in 2010. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose dramatically from 1.72% in 2000 to 3.92% in 2010, an increase of 127.91%. There were no Stettners who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The portion identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped from 0.86% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 94.94% | -2.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 3.92% | 127.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |