Explore the Family Name Student
The meaning of Student
German (Rhineland, Westphalia): nickname for a studious person or a cleric, from Middle High German student ‘student, scholar’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Student in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Student" has seen a significant increase over the decade between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this name was ranked 49,869th in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had risen to the 31,554th place – a change of 36.73%. In numeric terms, there were only 395 individuals with the surname "Student" in the year 2000, but by 2010, this number had grown to 733, marking an increase of 85.57%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, the number of individuals named "Student" went up from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010 (an increase of 66.67%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,869 | #31,554 | 36.73% |
| Count | 395 | 733 | 85.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.25 | 66.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Student
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Student". In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (91.14%), followed by Black (4.05%), Hispanic (2.78%), two or more races (1.27%), while none identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaskan Native. By 2010, though the largest portion still identified as White (77.63%), other ethnicities showed a considerable increase, especially among those identifying as Black (11.46%, up from 4.05%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.59% from no previous record). The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic also saw a rise to 3.96% from 2.78% in 2000. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.14% | 77.63% | -14.82% |
| Black | 4.05% | 11.46% | 182.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 5.59% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.78% | 3.96% | 42.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |