Explore the Family Name Stice
The meaning of Stice
Possibly an Americanized form of German Steiss, a nickname from Middle High German stiuz ‘buttocks’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stice in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Stice" has shown a slight increase in popularity over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 11,645th most popular surname in the United States, while by 2010 it had climbed to become the 11,553rd, indicating a modest rise of around 0.79%. The number of people bearing this surname also increased during this period from 2,470 to 2,721, marking a 10.16% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.92, showing no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,645 | #11,553 | 0.79% |
| Count | 2,470 | 2,721 | 10.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.92 | 0.92 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stice
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the Stice surname, various changes were observed between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest portion of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 93.56% to 91.00%. The second largest increase was seen among those identifying as Hispanic, with the figure nearly doubling from 1.98% to 3.90%. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities rose from 1.78% to 2.39%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a minor decrease from 0.73% to 0.70%. The percentages for those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively stable.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.56% | 91% | -2.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 3.9% | 96.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 2.39% | 34.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.54% | 1.62% | 5.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 0.7% | -4.11% |
| Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0% |