Explore the Family Name Stoy
The meaning of Stoy
1. Germanized or Americanized form of Sorbian and Rusyn (from Slovakia) Stoj, Polish and Rusyn (from Poland) Stój: from a short form of a Slavic personal name, such as Stojmir, based on the element (imperative) stoj ‘stand, stay’. Compare 2 below. 2. Rusyn: from Stoy, a short form of a personal name such as Stoymir (see 1 above). 3. English (Essex): variant of Stowey, a habitational name from Over or Nether Stowey, Stowey in Cutcombe, or Stowey near Bishop Sutton (all Somerset), named with Old English stān ‘stone, rock’ + weg ‘way, path, road’.
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How common is the last name Stoy in the United States?
Popularity: According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stoy saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,916th most common name and slipped to 22,770th place in 2010, representing a 3.9% drop. However, the total count of people with this surname increased slightly over the decade, going from 1,104 in 2000 to 1,125 in 2010 - an increase of 1.9%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a small decrease, from 0.41 to 0.38.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,916 | #22,770 | -3.9% |
| Count | 1,104 | 1,125 | 1.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.38 | -7.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stoy
Ethnicity: The Decennial U.S. Census provides valuable insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Stoy. In 2000, 95.11% of individuals with the Stoy surname identified as White, with a barely noticeable decrease to 95.02% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic ethnicity showed a significant increase, rising by 28.37% from 2.08% in 2000 to 2.67% in 2010. Notably, the Asian/Pacific Islander category experienced a change, going from 0% in 2000 to 0.89% in 2010. The Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories were at 0.63% and 0% respectively in 2000 but both were down to 0% in 2010. The "Two or more races" category decreased by 38.62%, from 1.45% in 2000 to 0.89% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.11% | 95.02% | -0.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 2.67% | 28.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 0.89% | -38.62% |
| Black | 0.63% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |