Explore the Family Name Sturn
The meaning of Sturn
German: possibly of Slavic origin, related to Czech studnice ‘well, spring’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt, Ralf.
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How common is the last name Sturn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Sturn" saw a significant decline between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,026 and by 2010, it had dropped to 55,121, a decrease of approximately 17.21 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 425 in 2000 to 373 in 2010, marking a reduction of 12.24 percent. Moreover, the proportion of people with the surname Sturn per 100,000 decreased by around 18.75 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,026 | #55,121 | -17.21% |
| Count | 425 | 373 | -12.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sturn
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Sturn surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnic identity. However, there has been a notable shift between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White decreased from 87.06% in 2000 down to 81.23% in 2010, reflecting a drop of 6.70%. On the other hand, the percentage of Black individuals with the surname Sturn increased from 11.76% in 2000 to 15.28% in 2010, a rise of 29.93%. Interestingly, the Hispanic community within the Sturn surname showed an emergence in 2010 that was not previously reported in 2000. Other ethnicities including Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those of two or more races were either unreported or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.06% | 81.23% | -6.7% |
| Black | 11.76% | 15.28% | 29.93% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |