Explore the Family Name Stoffer
The meaning of Stoffer
English, German, and Dutch: from a shortened form of Christopher.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stoffer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Stoffer shifted between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 18,682 in terms of prevalence but fell to a ranking of 21,524 by 2010, representing a decrease of 15.21%. The number of individuals with the Stoffer surname also decreased during this period, going from 1,359 in 2000 to 1,213 in 2010, a change of -10.74%. The proportion of people bearing this name per 100,000 also reflected this decline, dropping from 0.5 in 2000 to 0.41 in 2010, marking an 18% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,682 | #21,524 | -15.21% |
| Count | 1,359 | 1,213 | -10.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.41 | -18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stoffer
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Stoffer surname using the Decennial U.S. Census data, notable shifts occurred between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by approximately 23%. However, there was an emergence of individuals claiming two or more races, which wasn't recorded in 2000 but represented 0.82% in 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname remained predominantly White, although the percentage slightly decreased from 95.73% in 2000 to 95.14% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Hispanic individuals increased by 78.38%, albeit from a small base. There was also a minor increase in the Black community, moving from 1.91% to 1.98%. There were no recorded changes in the American Indian and Alaskan Native demographic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 95.14% | -0.62% |
| Black | 1.91% | 1.98% | 3.66% |
| Hispanic | 0.74% | 1.32% | 78.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 0.74% | -22.92% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |