Explore the Family Name Stoffers
The meaning of Stoffers
North German and Dutch: patronymic from Stoffer. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Gunther, Hans, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stoffers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Stoffers slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 48,380 in the United States and slipped to 50,275 by 2010. This represents a decrease of 3.92% in its rank. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased marginally from 410 in 2000 to 416 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 1.46%. The proportion per 100,000 people dipped slightly by 6.67%, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,380 | #50,275 | -3.92% |
| Count | 410 | 416 | 1.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stoffers
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the Stoffers surname, the Decennial U.S. Census shows some small shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identified as White decreased by 2.69% from 96.59% in 2000 to 93.99% in 2010. There was an increase in the Hispanic representation from 1.46% in 2000 to 2.64% in 2010, reflecting an 80.82% change. People identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 1.22% to 1.20%. A new category emerged in 2010, with 2.16% identifying as belonging to two or more races. No data was available for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 93.99% | -2.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 2.64% | 80.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.22% | 1.2% | -1.64% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |