Explore the Family Name Stocke
The meaning of Stocke
1. English (Essex) and German: variant of Stock. 2. Americanized form of Norwegian Stokke.
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How common is the last name Stocke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Stocke saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Stocke ranked 49,159 in popularity among all recorded surnames, but by 2010 it had slipped to 50,851 - a decrease of 3.44%. However, despite the drop in rank, the number of individuals carrying the Stocke surname actually increased slightly from 402 in 2000 to 410 in 2010, marking a growth of 1.99%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population decreased by 6.67%, standing at 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,159 | #50,851 | -3.44% |
| Count | 402 | 410 | 1.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stocke
Regarding its ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicated that the surname Stocke was predominantly associated with those identifying as White. In 2000, 97.01% of individuals with this surname identified as White, increasing to 98.29% in 2010. Other ethnicities linked to this surname included American Indian and Alaskan Native, which represented 1.24% of the Stocke population in 2000, but this figure dropped to 0% by 2010. The surname did not appear to be associated with any individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or belonging to two or more races during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 98.29% | 1.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.24% | 0% | 0% |