Explore the Family Name Stopper
How common is the last name Stopper in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Stopper" has seen a slight decline over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 37,374 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 42,579, representing a decrease of roughly 14%. The number of individuals named Stopper also declined from 561 in 2000 to 509 in 2010, a drop of about 9%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Stopper per 100,000 decreased by 19% from 0.21 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,374 | #42,579 | -13.93% |
| Count | 561 | 509 | -9.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.17 | -19.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stopper
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes as well. In 2000, nearly all of the individuals with the surname Stopper identified as White (96.43%). By 2010, this percentage had decreased slightly to 93.91%. Despite this, the White group remains the predominant ethnic identity for the Stopper surname. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation within the Stopper surname increased significantly from 1.60% in 2000 to 3.14% in 2010. There was also a new addition in the form of 'Two or more races' category which accounted for 1.38% in 2010. However, there were no Stoppers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.43% | 93.91% | -2.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 3.14% | 96.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.07% | 0% | 0% |