Explore the Family Name Stills
The meaning of Stills
1. English (Derbyshire): variant of Still, with post-medieval excrescent -s. 2. Probably an altered form of German Stils or Stilz, from Middle High German stülze, a variant of stelz ‘crutch, wooden leg’, a nickname for someone with an artificial foot or leg.
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How common is the last name Stills in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Stills' has seen a slight increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked as the 14,664th most common surname in the United States, and by 2010 it had risen to become the 14,368th most common, marking a 2.02% increase in rank. The number of people with the surname 'Stills' also increased from 1,859 in 2000 to 2,081 in 2010, which represents an 11.94% increase. This means that for every 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0.71 have the surname 'Stills', up from 0.69 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,664 | #14,368 | 2.02% |
| Count | 1,859 | 2,081 | 11.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.71 | 2.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stills
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals that the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Stills' saw some changes between 2000 and 2010. While there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, the proportion of individuals with mixed ethnicity increased by 41.26%, from 2.69% to 3.80%. The percentage of individuals identifying as White saw a modest 1.75% increase, going from 54.22% in 2000 to 55.17% in 2010. There was also a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a 93.28% change recorded. However, the proportion of individuals identifying as Black decreased by 7.45%, falling from 40.40% in 2000 to 37.39% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.22% | 55.17% | 1.75% |
| Black | 40.4% | 37.39% | -7.45% |
| Two or More Races | 2.69% | 3.8% | 41.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 2.59% | 93.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |