Explore the Family Name Stukes
The meaning of Stukes
English: variant of Stokes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stukes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Stukes has seen a moderate increase over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 17,377, and by 2010 it moved up to 16,975, marking a 2.31% change in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,498 to 1,674 during this period, an overall growth of 11.75%. Moreover, the proportion per 100,000 people rose slightly from 0.56 to 0.57, showing a 1.79% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,377 | #16,975 | 2.31% |
| Count | 1,498 | 1,674 | 11.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.57 | 1.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stukes
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Stukes shows varied changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The proportion of people with this surname identifying as Black decreased slightly from 80.37% to 79.21%, a change of -1.44%. On the contrary, those identifying as White saw a small increase from 16.02% to 16.25%, marking a change of 1.44%. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase from 0.80% to 1.97%, representing a 146.25% change. Meanwhile, the data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy. Lastly, those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.87% to 1.67%, a decrease of 10.70%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 80.37% | 79.21% | -1.44% |
| White | 16.02% | 16.25% | 1.44% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 1.97% | 146.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 1.67% | -10.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0% | 0% |