Explore the Family Name Stiers
The meaning of Stiers
Flemish and North German: patronymic from Stier. This surname is rare in Germany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stiers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stiers has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked at 22,770 but by 2010, it had slipped to 23,457, marking a decline of 3.02 percent. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,052 in 2000 to 1,084 in 2010, indicating a growth of 3.04 percent. Despite this, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased from 0.39 to 0.37, reflecting a drop of 5.13 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,770 | #23,457 | -3.02% |
| Count | 1,052 | 1,084 | 3.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.37 | -5.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stiers
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Stiers identify as White, accounting for 94.28 percent in 2010, a slight decrease from 95.53 percent in 2000. The next most common ethnic identities are Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, which constituted 1.38 percent respectively in 2010. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races increased significantly by 130.26 percent between 2000 and 2010. Furthermore, there were individuals who identified as Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, categories not represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.53% | 94.28% | -1.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 1.75% | 130.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.14% | 1.38% | 21.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 1.38% | -14.81% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |