Explore the Family Name Stiefvater
The meaning of Stiefvater
German: from Middle Low German stēfvader ‘stepfather’, hence a relationship name. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Stiefvater in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stiefvater saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 54,643rd in popularity and rose just slightly to a rank of 56,073 in 2010, marking a -2.62% change. The number of people with this surname also increased during this period, with the count moving from 353 in 2000 to 365 in 2010, a positive change of 3.4%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -7.69%, moving from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #56,073 | -2.62% |
| Count | 353 | 365 | 3.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stiefvater
In terms of ethnicity distribution, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows almost no variation for the Stiefvater surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this last name identified as White, with the percentage slightly decreasing from 96.60% in 2000 to 96.44% in 2010, a marginal change of -0.17%. There were no recorded instances of this surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 96.44% | -0.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |