Explore the Family Name Stirn
The meaning of Stirn
1. German: nickname for someone with a distinctive forehead, from Middle High German stirn ‘forehead’. 2. German: habitational name from a place so called in Franconia. 3. Slovenian (Štirn): of German origin (see 1 above).
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How common is the last name Stirn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Stirn" has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 40,908 in terms of popularity but descended to rank 53,538 by 2010, reflecting a 30.87% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also reduced from 503 in 2000 to 386 in 2010, showing a 23.26% decrease. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 31.58%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,908 | #53,538 | -30.87% |
| Count | 503 | 386 | -23.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.13 | -31.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stirn
In regard to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that individuals with the surname "Stirn" are predominantly White, with the percentage increasing from 95.23% in 2000 to 97.93% in 2010. Over the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 2.58% to 2.07%. Meanwhile, individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races saw their representation fall to zero by 2010, from 1.59% in 2000. However, no changes were observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.23% | 97.93% | 2.84% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 2.07% | -19.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |