Explore the Family Name Stoen
The meaning of Stoen
Norwegian (Støen): habitational name from any of several farmsteads named Støen, from Old Norse stǫth ‘landing place, enclosed pasture’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Sophus, Thorvald.
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How common is the last name Stoen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Stoen has seen some fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 65,298 in 2000 to 67,943 in 2010, representing a decrease of 4.05%. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with the surname actually increased slightly by 2.11% from 284 to 290. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 9.09%, shifting from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #67,943 | -4.05% |
| Count | 284 | 290 | 2.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stoen
The ethnicity associated with the surname Stoen also experienced changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 96.83% of the bearers of the surname identified as White, but this figure dropped to 93.10% by 2010. During the same period, there was an emergence of diversity within holders of the name. While previously there were no individuals who identified as being of two or more races or Black, by 2010, these groups made up 2.41% and 1.72% of Stoens, respectively. The proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero throughout this time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 93.1% | -3.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.41% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |