Explore the Family Name Stokey
The meaning of Stokey
English: variant of Stuckey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stokey in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stokey saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 73,412 to 75,069 - a change of -2.26%. In terms of actual count, however, there was a small increase of 4.47%, with the total number of people bearing the Stokey surname rising from 246 to 257. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #75,069 | -2.26% |
| Count | 246 | 257 | 4.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stokey
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates minimal diversity among those carrying the Stokey surname. The majority identify as White, although this percentage saw a slight decrease from 97.97% in 2000 to 96.89% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the 2010 census did record a small percentage (2.33%) of individuals with the Stokey surname identifying as Hispanic, which wasn't present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.97% | 96.89% | -1.1% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| 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% |