Explore the Family Name Stueve
The meaning of Stueve
North German (Stüve): from Middle German stuve ‘stump’, hence a topographic name for someone who lived on newly cleared land, or a nickname for a short, stout man.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stueve in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stueve has seen an increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked at 21,680 and by 2010, it had climbed to a rank of 21,272 which represents a positive change of 1.88%. The number of people bearing this surname also rose from 1,120 in 2000 to 1,232 in 2010, marking a significant growth of 10%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.42 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,680 | #21,272 | 1.88% |
| Count | 1,120 | 1,232 | 10% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stueve
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Stueve surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.39% identified as such and in 2010, this figure slightly decreased to 96.83%, indicating a decline of 1.59%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a substantial increase from 0.80% in 2000 to 1.79% in 2010, showing a change rate of 123.75%. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities also grew, rising from 0.54% in 2000 to 1.06% in 2010, an increase of 96.30%. There were no individuals with the Stueve surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.39% | 96.83% | -1.59% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 1.79% | 123.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0.54% | 1.06% | 96.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |