Explore the Family Name Sturmer
The meaning of Sturmer
1. English: habitational name from Sturmer (Essex), name from the river Stour, itself named with a word related to the ancient Germanic root stūr- ‘strong, stiff, fierce’, + Old English mere ‘pool’. 2. German (Stürmer): see Stuermer.
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How common is the last name Sturmer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sturmer has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Sturmer ranked 62,577 in popularity with 299 people carrying the surname. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 77,522 and the count of individuals with the surname decreased to 247. This represents a decline of 23.88% in rank and a drop of 17.39% in the number of individuals named Sturmer. Consequently, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also fell by 27.27%, from 0.11 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #77,522 | -23.88% |
| Count | 299 | 247 | -17.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sturmer
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Sturmer surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, at 97.99% and 97.57% respectively. This indicates a minor decrease of 0.43%. It's notable that there were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Furthermore, nobody with the Sturmer surname reported being of two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.99% | 97.57% | -0.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |