Explore the Family Name Stopka
The meaning of Stopka
Polish: nickname for someone with a peculiarity of the foot, from stopka, a diminutive of stopa ‘foot’ (see Stopa). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zofia, Andrzej, Bronislawa, Krystyna, Mieczyslaw, Tadeusz, Wladyslaw, Zosia. German Christoph.
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How common is the last name Stopka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stopka has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,106 and by 2010, it had risen to 32,268 — a growth of 8.08 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this decade, from 608 to 714, marking a significant increase of 17.43 percent. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with the Stopka surname per 100,000 people slightly increased from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,106 | #32,268 | 8.08% |
| Count | 608 | 714 | 17.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.24 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stopka
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Stopka between 2000 and 2010. Though a majority of those with the Stopka surname identify as White (93.98 percent in 2010, down from 97.37 percent in 2000), there's been a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.97 percent in 2000 to 4.34 percent in 2010. There were also new entries into the ethnic identity mix, with people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races each making up 0.70 percent of the total in 2010. However, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.37% | 93.98% | -3.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 4.34% | 120.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |