Explore the Family Name Stoeger
The meaning of Stoeger
German (Stöger): Bavarian variant of Steger. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernd, Edelgard, Franz, Gerhard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stoeger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stoeger has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 50,572nd in terms of prevalence, but it dropped to the rank of 52,619th by 2010, marking a 4.05% decline. However, the actual count of people with the Stoeger last name saw a minor increase, from 388 in 2000 to 394 in 2010, indicating a growth of 1.55%. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased slightly by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #52,619 | -4.05% |
| Count | 388 | 394 | 1.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stoeger
In regards to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Stoeger, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the overwhelming majority identify as White. There was a small increase in this demographic, rising from 96.65% in 2000 to 97.72% in 2010. There was a notable drop in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.06% in 2000 to 1.52% in 2010, marking a 26.21% decrease. No significant changes were observed for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native identities or for those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.65% | 97.72% | 1.11% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 1.52% | -26.21% |
| 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% |