Explore the Family Name Stoddart
The meaning of Stoddart
English (Durham and Cumberland) and Scottish (Midlothian and Lanarkshire): variant of Stoddard.
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How common is the last name Stoddart in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stoddart saw a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 23,721st in popularity and by 2010, it had risen to 20,937th. This represents an 11.74% change upward in rank. The number of people with this surname also grew from 996 in 2000 to 1,258 in 2010, a substantial increase of 26.31%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Stoddart surname per 100,000 people increased by 16.22%, from 0.37 to 0.43.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,721 | #20,937 | 11.74% |
| Count | 996 | 1,258 | 26.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.43 | 16.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stoddart
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Stoddart. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (82.13%), followed by Black (14.56%), Hispanic (2.01%), and those of two or more races (0.90%). No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, there was a slight shift in these numbers. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased to 77.19%, while the percentages for Black, Hispanic, and those of two or more races increased to 17.89%, 3.26%, and 1.03% respectively. This suggests some diversification in ethnicity among individuals with the Stoddart surname over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.13% | 77.19% | -6.01% |
| Black | 14.56% | 17.89% | 22.87% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 3.26% | 62.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.03% | 14.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |