Explore the Family Name Stormer
The meaning of Stormer
North German (Störmer): variant of Storm.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stormer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stormer has seen a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 19,908 in popularity but moved up to 19,062 by 2010, marking a 4.25% increase. The number of individuals bearing the surname also increased during this period from 1,248 to 1,428, signifying an impressive 14.42% growth rate. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a slight rise of 4.35%, moving from 0.46 to 0.48.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,908 | #19,062 | 4.25% |
| Count | 1,248 | 1,428 | 14.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.48 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stormer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Stormer identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of 2.21% in this group between 2000 and 2010. There was a significant increase of 121.67% in those identifying with two or more ethnicities, rising from 1.20% to 2.66%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, down from 0.72% in 2000. Interestingly, the data indicates that no Stormers identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 1.54% identified as Hispanic. The proportion of individuals identifying as Black decreased slightly, from 8.65% to 8.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.94% | 86.97% | -2.21% |
| Black | 8.65% | 8.26% | -4.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 2.66% | 121.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.72% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |