Explore the Family Name Stichter
The meaning of Stichter
North German: from Middle Low German stichter ‘founder, creator’, hence perhaps a status name for the founder or a member of some institution. See Sticht.
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How common is the last name Stichter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stichter saw a slight dip in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Stichter was ranked 37,534th in terms of commonality, but dropped to 38,484th by 2010, representing a decrease of 2.53%. The actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 558 to 575 during the same decade, marking a 3.05% growth. However, as a proportion of the total population per 100,000 people, the occurrence of the surname decreased by 9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,534 | #38,484 | -2.53% |
| Count | 558 | 575 | 3.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stichter
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Stichter also experienced minor shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. A significant majority of Stichters identified as White, with percentages hovering around 96% for both years. Those identifying as Hispanic represented the second largest group at 2.51% in 2000, decreasing to 2.26% in 2010. Individuals who identified under two or more races made up less than 1% of Stichters, but saw an increase from 0.90% in 2000 to 1.04% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Stichters identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.42% | 96.17% | -0.26% |
| Hispanic | 2.51% | 2.26% | -9.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.04% | 15.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |