Explore the Family Name Sturkie
The meaning of Sturkie
Possibly English: variant of Starkey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sturkie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sturkie has seen some fluctuation in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 29,728 in terms of prevalence; however, by 2010, it had moved up slightly to 29,422. This represents a modest increase of 1.03%. The number of individuals with this surname also rose during this period, moving from 747 to 803, or an increase of 7.5%. However, as a proportion of the population per 100,000, the surname Sturkie experienced a slight decrease of -3.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,728 | #29,422 | 1.03% |
| Count | 747 | 803 | 7.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sturkie
The ethnic identity associated with the Sturkie surname has also exhibited some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of people with this surname identify as White, at 86.88% in 2000 and 86.30% in 2010, representing a minor decline of -0.67%. The Black ethnicity saw a small decrease from 10.31% to 9.84%. Interestingly, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but by 2010, this group represented 1.12% of the Sturkies. Similarly, those identifying as Two or More Races increased from 0.80% to 1.37%, a significant change of 71.25%. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic dropped to zero by 2010, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.88% | 86.3% | -0.67% |
| Black | 10.31% | 9.84% | -4.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 1.37% | 71.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |