Explore the Family Name Stich
The meaning of Stich
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a tailor or cobbler, from Middle High German stich, German Stich ‘stitch’. 2. German: habitational name from either of two manors so named, near Düsseldorf and Mülheim. 3. German: topographic name from Middle High German stich ‘steep hill, precipice’ in the south or from Middle Low German stīch ‘path, trail’ in the north. 4. German: habitational name from any of the places so named. 5. Czech (Štich): variant of Štícha (see Sticha).
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How common is the last name Stich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Stich showed a slight decrease in ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from position 14,521 to 14,821, which represents a 2.07% drop. However, the total count of people with this surname increased by 6.32%, from 1,882 in 2000 to 2,001 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people bearing the surname Stich also slightly decreased by 2.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,521 | #14,821 | -2.07% |
| Count | 1,882 | 2,001 | 6.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.68 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stich
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Stich based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a slight decrease from 95.54% in 2000 to 95.05% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races also saw decreases in their proportions over this period. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in Hispanic identifiers, rising from 1.17% to 1.85%. Similarly, the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Natives also grew significantly from 0.64% to 1.05% while the percentage of Black identifiers saw a marginal increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.54% | 95.05% | -0.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 1.85% | 58.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 1.2% | -22.08% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.64% | 1.05% | 64.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.5% | -37.5% |
| Black | 0.32% | 0.35% | 9.38% |