Explore the Family Name Stockinger
The meaning of Stockinger
South German: habitational name for someone from any of several places in Bavaria and Styria named Stocking. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Hans, Kurt, Mathias.
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How common is the last name Stockinger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stockinger has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 30,091 in terms of commonality among U.S. surnames but dropped to 30,600 by 2010, marking a -1.69% change. Nevertheless, the actual count of individuals carrying this surname increased from 735 in 2000 to 762 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 3.67%. However, when considering its proportion per 100,000 people, there was a mild decline of -3.7%, moving from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,091 | #30,600 | -1.69% |
| Count | 735 | 762 | 3.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stockinger
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Stockinger, information from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, making up 96.87% in 2000 and 94.09% in 2010, a minor decrease of -2.87%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.77% in 2000 to 3.02% in 2010, indicating a significant 70.62% change. Furthermore, the proportion of people who identified as belonging to two or more races also increased from 0.95% to 1.71%, a substantial 80% change. There were no changes in the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native; they remained at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.87% | 94.09% | -2.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 3.02% | 70.62% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.71% | 80% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |