Explore the Family Name Sturgess
The meaning of Sturgess
English: variant of Sturgis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sturgess in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sturgess saw a marginal decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 32,856 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to rank 33,645, reflecting a change of -2.4%. The count, however, increased from 658 to 677, marking a growth of 2.89%. The proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 4.17%, moving from 0.24 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,856 | #33,645 | -2.4% |
| Count | 658 | 677 | 2.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sturgess
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Sturgess, according to data obtained from the Decennial U.S. Census, shows a slight shift over the decade. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell by 2.63% to 0.74%. There was an increase of 23.25% in those reporting two or more races, moving from 2.28% to 2.81%. Individuals identifying as White formed the majority, although there was a small decrease of 0.97%, bringing the figure down to 87.59%. Hispanic identification fell by 13.87% to 1.18%. The percentage of Black respondents grew by 6.74% to 6.65%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native went up by 13.19% to 1.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.45% | 87.59% | -0.97% |
| Black | 6.23% | 6.65% | 6.74% |
| Two or More Races | 2.28% | 2.81% | 23.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.18% | -13.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.91% | 1.03% | 13.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 0.74% | -2.63% |