Explore the Family Name Stopar
The meaning of Stopar
Slovenian: occupational name from a derivative of stope ‘stamp mill’. Compare Stopper 6 and Croatian Stupar 1.
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How common is the last name Stopar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stopar saw a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the name was ranked 114,852nd in terms of popularity and by 2010 it had slipped to 131,379th, indicating a change of -14.39%. The count of people with the surname also decreased from 141 in 2000 to 129 in 2010, marking an -8.51% change. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Stopar surname per 100,000 also fell by 20% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #114,852 | #131,379 | -14.39% |
| Count | 141 | 129 | -8.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stopar
As for ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that the Stopar surname is overwhelmingly associated with the White ethnic identity. In 2000, 98.58% of those holding the surname were identified as White, dropping slightly to 96.12% in 2010. The ethnicities of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native did not register any significant presence within the Stopar surname holders both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.58% | 96.12% | -2.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |