Explore the Family Name Stonecypher
The meaning of Stonecypher
Americanized form of German Steinseifer (see Stonecipher).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stonecypher in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Stonecypher has seen a significant decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Stonecypher was ranked 54,020 in terms of popularity and had 358 counts. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 80,678 with a -49.35% change, and the count decreased to 235, marking a -34.36% change. The proportion per 100,000 also declined from 0.13 to 0.08, indicating a -38.46% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #80,678 | -49.35% |
| Count | 358 | 235 | -34.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.08 | -38.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stonecypher
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Stonecypher identify as White. This figure increased slightly from 93.85% in 2000 to 95.32% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.68% in 2000 to zero by 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of Hispanics decreased by 11.04% from 3.35% in 2000 to 2.98% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.85% | 95.32% | 1.57% |
| Hispanic | 3.35% | 2.98% | -11.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |