Explore the Family Name Stoever
The meaning of Stoever
North German (Stöver): see Stover. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Harro, Lorenz.
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How common is the last name Stoever in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stoever's popularity has experienced a moderate decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Stoever held the rank of 53,782 among all surnames in the US, but by 2010 it had slipped to 57,516 - a decrease of approximately 6.94%. The overall count of people with this surname also dropped slightly from 360 in 2000 to 354 in 2010, marking a 1.67% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #57,516 | -6.94% |
| Count | 360 | 354 | -1.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stoever
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census figures indicate that the Stoever surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. This overwhelming majority remained essentially stable from 2000 to 2010, dropping slightly from 96.94% to 96.89%. The data for those identifying as Hispanic showed a slight increase from 1.39% in 2000 to 1.41% in 2010. No individuals with the Stoever surname were recorded as identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 96.89% | -0.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 1.41% | 1.44% |
| 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% |