Explore the Family Name Stokke
The meaning of Stokke
Norwegian: habitational name from any of thirty or more farmsteads so named, notably in Møre og Romsdal, from Old Norse stokkr ‘log, trunk, beam’, denoting either growing timber or a natural formation shaped like a log, for example a straight-sided inlet. Compare Stocke. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Knute, Nels, Nils.
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How common is the last name Stokke in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Stokke" saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Stokke was ranked 30,868 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 31,412 on the list, marking a decrease of 1.76%. The actual count of individuals with the Stokke surname, however, increased from 712 in 2000 to 737 in 2010, representing a growth of 3.51%. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 3.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,868 | #31,412 | -1.76% |
| Count | 712 | 737 | 3.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stokke
In terms of ethnic identity, the Stokke surname showed some shifts over the decade according to the U.S. Census data. Those identifying as White comprised the majority of individuals with this surname, although there was a slight decrease from 97.19% in 2000 to 96.07% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw increases, with the former group increasing from 0.70% to 0.95% and the latter from 0.98% to 1.49%. The proportion of individuals with the Stokke surname identifying as two or more races decreased slightly from 0.84% to 0.81%. No individuals with the Stokke surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 96.07% | -1.15% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 1.49% | 52.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.95% | 35.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 0.81% | -3.57% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |