Explore the Family Name Stopher
The meaning of Stopher
English: from Middle English Stoffer, originally a Flemish pet form of the personal name Christopher. Compare Stover.
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How common is the last name Stopher in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stopher saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,552nd in popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen slightly to 42,030th. Despite the drop in ranking, the number of individuals with this surname actually increased slightly, from 508 in 2000 to 517 in 2010. This indicates that while the name may not be as popular compared to other surnames, more people are carrying the Stopher surname than before.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,552 | #42,030 | -3.64% |
| Count | 508 | 517 | 1.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stopher
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Stopher identify as White. In 2000, 97.24% identified as White, although this proportion decreased slightly to 94.78% in 2010. The surname has seen an increase in diversity over the decade, however, with an increase in those identifying as belonging to two or more races (from 1.18% in 2000 to 2.13% in 2010). In addition, while there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2000, it accounted for 2.51% of the Stophers by 2010. There were no reported changes among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 94.78% | -2.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.51% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 2.13% | 80.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |