Explore the Family Name Storts
The meaning of Storts
Probably an Americanized form of German Storz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Storts in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Storts' saw a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 25,610th in 2000, it slipped to 27,164th by 2010, marking a 6.07% decrease. Similarly, the total count of individuals with the surname also dropped by 1.55%, from 905 in 2000 to 891 in 2010. The proportion of people named Storts per 100,000 also fell by 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,610 | #27,164 | -6.07% |
| Count | 905 | 891 | -1.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.3 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Storts
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the surname 'Storts' rose from 0% to 0.67%, while those identifying as two or more races increased significantly from 0.88% to 1.80%. However, there was a slight dip in the percentage of white individuals with the name, going from 95.03% to 92.93%. The Hispanic population using the surname experienced a substantial rise from 1.44% to 2.81%. Meanwhile, the percentages of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations with the 'Storts' surname declined by 34.57% and 27.27% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.03% | 92.93% | -2.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.81% | 95.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 1.8% | 104.55% |
| Black | 1.88% | 1.23% | -34.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.77% | 0.56% | -27.27% |