Explore the Family Name Stilling
The meaning of Stilling
1. English (Lancashire and Westmorland): variant of Stelling. 2. German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with stille ‘quiet, gentle’ as the first element.
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How common is the last name Stilling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stilling has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 63,141 with a count of 296, equating to approximately 0.11 per every 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the rank had fallen to 84,463 with only 222 individuals bearing the name. This represents a decline of 33.77% in rank and 25% in total count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #84,463 | -33.77% |
| Count | 296 | 222 | -25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stilling
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes in the ethnic identity of those with the surname Stilling. The majority identify as White, at 92.91% in 2000 and 90.09% in 2010, showing a slight reduction of 3.04%. There was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year. The proportion identifying as Hispanic and Black saw an increase, moving from 2.03% in 2000 to 2.70% in 2010 for each category. Meanwhile, those reporting two or more races dropped from 1.69% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.91% | 90.09% | -3.04% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 2.7% | 33% |
| Black | 2.03% | 2.7% | 33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |