Explore the Family Name Stonum
The meaning of Stonum
Probably an altered form of English Stoneham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stonum in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Stonum witnessed a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The surname was ranked 64,750th in 2000 and dropped to 67,943rd in 2010, experiencing a 4.93% decrease in rank. However, the number of people bearing this surname slightly increased from 287 in 2000 to 290 in 2010, reflecting a modest growth of 1.05%. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 9.09%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.10 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #67,943 | -4.93% |
| Count | 287 | 290 | 1.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stonum
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates shifts within the Stonum surname bearers. In 2000, 68.99% identified as White, dropping to 66.55% in 2010, marking a decrease of 3.54%. The percentage identifying as Black rose slightly from 27.53% in 2000 to 28.28% in 2010, indicating a 2.72% increase. Notably, there was a new identification with Hispanic ethnicity, from 0% in 2000 to 2.07% in 2010. There were no changes among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0% both in 2000 and 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also remained consistent at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.99% | 66.55% | -3.54% |
| Black | 27.53% | 28.28% | 2.72% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |