Explore the Family Name Stolk
The meaning of Stolk
Dutch: habitational name for someone who came from Stolwijk, South Holland. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Dirk, Marinus.
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How common is the last name Stolk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stolk ranked 69,428 in popularity in 2000 and slipped to 73,215 by 2010, marking a decrease of 5.45%. The total count of individuals with this surname remained fairly stable during this period, increasing slightly from 264 to 265. However, when calculated as a proportion per 100,000 people, the occurrence of this surname decreased by 10%, underscoring its relative rarity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #73,215 | -5.45% |
| Count | 264 | 265 | 0.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stolk
Ethnic identity associated with the surname Stolk saw changes over the decade as well. As shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identifying as 'White' shrunk slightly from 92.8% in 2000 to 90.19% in 2010. Those who identified as 'Hispanic' rose significantly, jumping from 4.17% to 7.17%. The percentage of individuals identifying as 'Two or more races' was 2.65% in 2000, but was suppressed in the 2010 data for privacy reasons. There were no recorded instances of 'Asian/Pacific Islander', 'Black', or 'American Indian and Alaskan Native' ethnic identities associated with the surname Stolk during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.8% | 90.19% | -2.81% |
| Hispanic | 4.17% | 7.17% | 71.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.65% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |