Explore the Family Name Stien
The meaning of Stien
1. Norwegian: variant of Stigen. 2. German and Flemish: from a shortened form of the personal name Augustin, Dutch Augustijn (see Austin).
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How common is the last name Stien in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stien has witnessed a decline in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 53299 and the count stood at 364, translating to a proportion of 0.13 per 100k. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 64559 with a corresponding change of -21.13%. Similarly, the count also saw a decrease to 308, marking a decline of -15.38%, ultimately reducing the proportion to 0.1 per 100k, indicating a -23.08% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,299 | #64,559 | -21.13% |
| Count | 364 | 308 | -15.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stien
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Stien, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly found among the White demographic, which increased from 92.03% in 2000 to 94.16% in 2010. There was a minimal presence of the surname among the Hispanic community, which saw an increase from 1.37% in 2000 to 1.95% in 2010. The surname's presence was noted among those who identify with two or more races in 2010, making up 1.95%. Meanwhile, there were no individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity that carried this surname during these periods. It is worth noting that the Black community carrying the Stien surname dropped to zero in 2010 from 3.85% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.03% | 94.16% | 2.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.95% | 42.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.85% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |