Explore the Family Name Stiens
The meaning of Stiens
German and Flemish: patronymic from the personal name Stien.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stiens in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stiens has experienced a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the name was ranked 45,482nd out of all surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 48,901st place, marking a 7.52% drop. The total count of people with this surname also decreased marginally, from 443 in 2000 to 431 in 2010, a decline of 2.71%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Stiens per 100,000 people also fell by 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #48,901 | -7.52% |
| Count | 443 | 431 | -2.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stiens
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority of individuals with the last name Stiens identify as White. The percentage of individuals identifying as White even increased slightly, from 97.97% in 2000 to 98.84% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a small percentage (2.03%) who identified as Hispanic in 2000, but that figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native or as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.97% | 98.84% | 0.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |