Explore the Family Name Stude
The meaning of Stude
German: topographic name for someone who lived by a thicket, a variant of Staude. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Fritz, Otto.
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How common is the last name Stude in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stude had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,058th most popular, while by 2010 it had slipped to 67,126th. The total count of individuals carrying this surname also dropped from 308 in 2000 to 294 in 2010, marking a decline of 4.55%. Similarly, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 9.09%, moving from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #67,126 | -9.94% |
| Count | 308 | 294 | -4.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stude
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Stude identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In fact, the percentage increased slightly over this period, moving from 95.78% in 2000 to 97.62% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Hispanic fell from 2.6% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Stude surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.78% | 97.62% | 1.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |