Explore the Family Name Stickles
The meaning of Stickles
English (Kent): 1. variant of Steggles, itself a variant of Stegall, with post-medieval excrescent -s. 2. in Kent a variant of Stickel, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Stickles in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stickles experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, falling in rank from 17,627 to 17,992, which translates to a change of -2.07%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.72% during the same period, resulting in a rise from 1,468 in 2000 to 1,552 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also showed a minimal decline of -1.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,627 | #17,992 | -2.07% |
| Count | 1,468 | 1,552 | 5.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.53 | -1.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stickles
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Stickles surname identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease of -0.63% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant increase of 108.82%, albeit from a small base, while the category of Two or more races also grew by 42.65%. There was a modest growth in the proportion of Hispanic identity from 1.43% to 1.55%. Meanwhile, the categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained static, with no individuals identifying as such in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 96.39% | -0.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 1.55% | 8.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 0.97% | 42.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.71% | 108.82% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |