Explore the Family Name Storjohann
The meaning of Storjohann
Danish and North German (Holstein): distinguishing nickname composed of the adjective stor ‘big’ + the personal name Johann ‘John’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Guenter, Gunter, Helmut.
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How common is the last name Storjohann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Storjohann showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,073 and by 2010 it had dropped to 66,371, indicating a 0.45% drop in rank. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased by about 6.43%, from 280 in 2000 to 298 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #66,371 | -0.45% |
| Count | 280 | 298 | 6.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Storjohann
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Storjohann surname is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity. In 2000, approximately 98.93% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 97.99% by 2010. There were no reported instances of this surname among those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Similarly, there were no instances of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.93% | 97.99% | -0.95% |
| 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% |