Explore the Family Name Sturms
The meaning of Sturms
Dutch: patronymic from Sturm.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sturms in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sturms saw a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Sturms was ranked 55,849 in terms of popularity and had 343 individuals bearing this name, representing approximately 0.13 out of every 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank improved to 55,121 and the count increased to 373, maintaining the same proportion per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #55,121 | 1.3% |
| Count | 343 | 373 | 8.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sturms
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sturms also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of people with the last name Sturms identified as White (96.50%). However, by 2010, although the majority still identified as White, there was a slight decrease to 95.44%. There were no individuals who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 1.46% in 2000 to none in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying with two or more races emerged in 2010, accounting for 1.61% of people with the Sturms surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 95.44% | -1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.46% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |