Explore the Family Name Sturz
The meaning of Sturz
German (also Stürz): variant of Sturtz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sturz in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Sturz" has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sturz ranked as the 82,691st most popular surname, with a count of 212 bearers out of every 100,000 people. By 2010, the surname had slipped in rank to 88,336 and the count of individuals bearing it dropped modestly to 210, a change of -0.94%. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 12.5%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #88,336 | -6.83% |
| Count | 212 | 210 | -0.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sturz
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname "Sturz" identified as White, though this percentage slightly decreased from 94.81% in 2000 to 93.81% in 2010. During the same period, there was an increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 2.36% to 4.29%. The census data showed no individuals with the surname Sturz identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. No data was recorded for those identifying as Two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.81% | 93.81% | -1.05% |
| Hispanic | 2.36% | 4.29% | 81.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.36% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |