Explore the Family Name Stoffregen
The meaning of Stoffregen
North German: from Middle Low German stofregen, literally ‘dust rain’, possibly ‘downpour’, of uncertain application; possibly a nickname for either a long-suffering or a hot-tempered person.
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How common is the last name Stoffregen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stoffregen has seen slight changes in its popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,797th most popular surname and by 2010, it had fallen to 36,630th, a decrease of 2.33%. However, the number of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 593 in 2000 to 610 in 2010, an increase of 2.87%. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010, a change of -4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,797 | #36,630 | -2.33% |
| Count | 593 | 610 | 2.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stoffregen
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Stoffregen, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there was little change between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with percentages of 98.15 in 2000 and 97.54 in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a small decrease from 1.18% in 2000 to 1.15% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. The data for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.15% | 97.54% | -0.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.15% | -2.54% |
| 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% |