Explore the Family Name Stopp
The meaning of Stopp
1. North German and Danish: from Middle Low German stōp ‘pitcher, stone bottle’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker of the vessels or a wine seller or innkeeper. 2. German: nickname for a small, stocky person in connection with the meaning above. 3. English: variant of Stoop. Some characteristic forenames: German Erhardt.
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How common is the last name Stopp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S Census, the popularity of the surname 'Stopp' saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Stopp ranked as the 55,481st most popular surname in the United States, with approximately 346 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, the rank dropped to 59,017 and the count also slightly decreased to 343, representing a change of -6.37% in rank and -0.87% in count. This data indicates that the prevalence of the Stopp surname per 100k people also decreased by -7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,481 | #59,017 | -6.37% |
| Count | 346 | 343 | -0.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stopp
The same census data reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Stopp surname over the decade. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (67.05%), followed by American Indian and Alaskan Native (25.43%). By 2010, while a significant portion still identified as White (61.22%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (24.78%), there was an increase in those identifying with two or more races, growing from 3.18% to 7.00%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also rose from 3.76% to 5.83%. However, no individuals with the Stopp surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.05% | 61.22% | -8.7% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 25.43% | 24.78% | -2.56% |
| Two or More Races | 3.18% | 7% | 120.13% |
| Hispanic | 3.76% | 5.83% | 55.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |