Explore the Family Name Stuermer
The meaning of Stuermer
German (Stürmer): nickname for a tumultuous person, an agent noun derived from Middle High German stürmen ‘to make a noise, rage, fight’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Udo, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Stuermer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stuermer experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Stuermer ranked 86,657 in popularity with a count of 200 people with this surname, equating to a proportion of 0.07 per 100k. By 2010, it dropped slightly in rank to 87,335, although the actual count of individuals with this surname increased to 213, maintaining the same proportion of 0.07 per 100k. The changes indicate a growth of 6.5% in terms of count, despite a decline of 0.78 in ranking.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,657 | #87,335 | -0.78% |
| Count | 200 | 213 | 6.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stuermer
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Stuermer identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.5% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 96.71% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or from two or more races in either census year. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, accounting for 2.35% of people with the surname Stuermer.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 96.71% | -0.81% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |