Explore the Family Name Stoia
The meaning of Stoia
Romanian: from the Serbian or Bulgarian male personal name Stoja, a short form of a compound name based on the element (imperative) stoj ‘stand, stay’, e.g. Stojmir. Some characteristic forenames: Romanian Cornel, Corneliu, Liviu, Viorel.
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How common is the last name Stoia in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stoia has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Stoia was ranked 47,485 and it rose to 46,487 in 2010, marking a change of 2.1%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased by 9.05% during this decade, from 420 people in 2000 to 458 in 2010. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #46,487 | 2.1% |
| Count | 420 | 458 | 9.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stoia
Regarding the ethnicity of those with the surname Stoia, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as White. This ethnic identity increased slightly from 96.19% in 2000 to 98.03% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased by 8.39% during the same period, from 1.43% to 1.31%. Those identifying with two or more races were present in 2000, accounting for 2.38%, but this category was not represented in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no representation in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.19% | 98.03% | 1.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 1.31% | -8.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.38% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |