Explore the Family Name Stoermer
The meaning of Stoermer
North German (Störmer): nickname for a hot-tempered person, from a derivative of Middle Low German storm ‘storm’. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Horst, Klaus, Manfred, Otto.
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How common is the last name Stoermer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stoermer witnessed a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Stoermer was ranked as the 45,482nd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slid to number 48,160, marking a change of -5.89%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 443 to 439 during this period, indicating a small drop of -0.9%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Stoermer per 100k inhabitants in the country also diminished from 0.16 to 0.15, representing a -6.25% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #48,160 | -5.89% |
| Count | 443 | 439 | -0.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stoermer
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people bearing the surname Stoermer are of White ethnicity, with an increase from 95.49% in 2000 to 96.36% in 2010. The percentage of Stoermer's identifying as two or more races experienced a decrease, moving from 2.03% down to 1.59%, a change of -21.67%. The proportion of Hispanic Stoermers saw a minute growth of 0.55%, from 1.81% to 1.82%. No changes were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with percentages remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.49% | 96.36% | 0.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 1.82% | 0.55% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 1.59% | -21.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |