Explore the Family Name Stuessy
The meaning of Stuessy
Altered form of Swiss German Stüssi: nickname for a grumpy person, agent derivative of Alemannic dialect stüssen ‘to be angry’. Compare Stussy.
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How common is the last name Stuessy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Stuessy has slightly declined over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as 91,004th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 94,311th spot, marking a decrease of 3.63%. Despite this fall in rank, the count of individuals with the Stuessy surname actually increased slightly during this period from 188 to 194, a growth rate of 3.19%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.07 throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,004 | #94,311 | -3.63% |
| Count | 188 | 194 | 3.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stuessy
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Stuessy surname identify as White, although there was a minor decline from 93.09% in 2000 to 91.75% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more ethnicities also decreased significantly, dropping from 4.79% to 2.58%. Interestingly, while there were no individuals with the surname Stuessy identifying as Hispanic in 2000, this changed in 2010 when 3.61% identified as such. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.09% | 91.75% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.61% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.79% | 2.58% | -46.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |