Explore the Family Name Stierwalt
The meaning of Stierwalt
Altered form of German Stierwald, Stierwaldt, a habitational name from a place called Steuerwald, near Hildesheim.
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How common is the last name Stierwalt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stierwalt held a popularity rank of 32,856 in the year 2000, slightly dropping to 33,036 by 2010. This reflects a marginal decline in popularity by about 0.55%. In terms of absolute count, however, the number of people with this surname increased from 658 in 2000 to 693 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 5.32%. The proportion of individuals with the Stierwalt surname per 100,000 population also experienced a slight decrease of 4.17% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,856 | #33,036 | -0.55% |
| Count | 658 | 693 | 5.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stierwalt
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Stierwalt, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, accounting for 95.44% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.95% by 2010. Other ethnicities associated with this surname include those identifying as Two or more races, which saw an increase from 1.37% to 1.59% over the decade, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which decreased from 1.82% to 1.73%. Interestingly, there was no recorded association of the surname Stierwalt with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black ethnic identities in 2000, but by 2010, both Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic affiliations emerged at 0.87%, while Black remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.44% | 94.95% | -0.51% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.82% | 1.73% | -4.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.59% | 16.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |