Explore the Family Name Stormes
The meaning of Stormes
English (Warwickshire): variant of Storm, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stormes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Stormes has seen a slight decline over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked at 38,395, but by 2010, its rank had fallen to 41,164, marking a 7.21% decrease in popularity. The count of individuals bearing this surname also followed a similar trend, with a drop from 542 in 2000 to 529 in 2010, which represents a 2.4% decline. The proportion of the US population with this surname per 100,000 people also reduced by 10%, going from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,395 | #41,164 | -7.21% |
| Count | 542 | 529 | -2.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stormes
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Stormes shows a varied distribution, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname are identified as White, accounting for 92.99% in 2000 and 92.44% in 2010. However, representation from other ethnicities is also evident. Individuals who identified with two or more races saw an increase from 1.48% in 2000 to 2.84% in 2010. There was also a slight rise in the Hispanic representation, up by 9.03% to reach 3.02% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of Black individuals decreased by 23.65%, reaching 1.13% in 2010. No data was available for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.99% | 92.44% | -0.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.77% | 3.02% | 9.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 2.84% | 91.89% |
| Black | 1.48% | 1.13% | -23.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |