Explore the Family Name Stoebe
The meaning of Stoebe
German (Stöbe): from Middle Low German stove ‘heated room’, especially ‘(public) bathhouse’ (modern German Stube), hence a metonymic occupational name for an owner or operator of a public bath, or a topographic name for someone living near one. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Stoebe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stoebe experienced a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,473rd but fell to 77,264th in 2010, indicating a decline of 9.64%. The number of people bearing the surname also decreased from 259 to 248, marking a dip of 4.25%, while the proportion per 100k population declined by 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #77,264 | -9.64% |
| Count | 259 | 248 | -4.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stoebe
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Stoebe, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 95.75% to 94.35%. There were no reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identifiers for this surname during these years. However, there was a notable change in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 0% in 2000 to 2.42% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.75% | 94.35% | -1.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |