Explore the Family Name Stirton
The meaning of Stirton
1. Scottish (Angus and Perthshire): habitational name from Stirton in Kilmany (Fife). The earliest bearer known seems to have a very late appearing surname, since Stirton in Fife (or its name) came into existence only in the mid-17th century, commemorating a family called Stirk holding land adjacent, with Scots toun ‘farmstead, settlement’. 2. English: variant of Sturton, a habitational name from Sturton le Steeple (Nottinghamshire), Great Sturton (Lincolnshire), Sturton by Stow (Lincolnshire), or possibly Sturton (Northumberland), all of which share the same etymology and early spellings as Stratton.
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How common is the last name Stirton in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stirton has experienced an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Stirton ranked 91,801 in popularity, while by 2010 it had risen to 87,335 - a change of 4.86%. The number of individuals with the Stirton surname also grew during this time period, going from 186 in 2000 to 213 in 2010, marking a 14.52% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of Stirtons per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,801 | #87,335 | 4.86% |
| Count | 186 | 213 | 14.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stirton
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Stirton surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, 96.24% of Stirtons identified as White. There was no representation of the surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year. However, there was a noticeable shift in the Hispanic category. While there were no Stirtons identifying as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010 this group made up 2.35% of the Stirton population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.24% | 96.24% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |