Explore the Family Name Sturch
The meaning of Sturch
English (Oxfordshire): habitational name possibly from the minor place Stirch in Priors Marston (Warwickshire). The placename may derive from Middle English stertes, plural of stert ‘tail, projecting piece of land’ (Old English steort).
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How common is the last name Sturch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sturch has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sturch was ranked as the 65,133rd most popular surname in the United States. However, by 2010, it had dropped to the 77,788th place, marking a change of -19.43%. The number of people bearing this surname also decreased from 285 in 2000 to 246 in 2010, showing a reduction of 13.68%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with the surname Sturch per 100,000 people in the population fell by 27.27% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #77,788 | -19.43% |
| Count | 285 | 246 | -13.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sturch
The ethnicity associated with the surname Sturch presents an interesting mix, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, around 92.63% of those with the surname identified as White, and this figure remained fairly stable, decreasing slightly to 92.28% in 2010. The period saw an increase in the percentage of Sturch surname holders who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 0% in 2000 to 2.03% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 2.11% in 2000 to 3.25% in 2010. Conversely, the proportion identifying as two or more races reduced from 3.51% in 2000 to 2.03% in 2010. The percentages of those identifying as Hispanic or Black remained at 0% throughout this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.63% | 92.28% | -0.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.11% | 3.25% | 54.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.51% | 2.03% | -42.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |