Explore the Family Name Stonesifer
The meaning of Stonesifer
Americanized form of German Steinseifer (see Stonecipher).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stonesifer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stonesifer has seen subtle changes in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 23,638 in terms of popularity and had around 1,000 bearers across the country. A decade later, the rank slipped to 24,665, a slight decrease of 4.34%. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname saw a small increase of 1.2%, with a total of 1,012 bearers reported in 2010. The proportion of Stonesifers per 100,000 people also decreased by about 8.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,638 | #24,665 | -4.34% |
| Count | 1,000 | 1,012 | 1.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.34 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stonesifer
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Stonesifer identify as White. This group made up 98% of all Stonesifers in 2000, decreasing slightly to 97.04% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic witnessed significant growth over the decade, increasing from 1.1% in 2000 to 2.08% in 2010, an 89.09% rise. Meanwhile, no Stonesifers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98% | 97.04% | -0.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 2.08% | 89.09% |
| 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% |