Explore the Family Name Stute
The meaning of Stute
1. North German: variant of Studt. 2. North German (Westphalia): habitational name from any of several farms so named. 3. German: topographic name from Middle High German stuot ‘horse farm’, which later took on the meaning for a female horse. 4. Scottish: unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: German Hartwig, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Stute in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stute saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The surname's ranking dropped by about 1.71%, slipping from 60,706th place to 61,745th. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.84%, going from 310 in 2000 to 325 in 2010. Notably, the proportion of people named Stute per 100,000 remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #61,745 | -1.71% |
| Count | 310 | 325 | 4.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stute
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Stute identify as White. This group accounted for 96.45% of the Stute population in 2000, dipping slightly to 96.00% in 2010. The only other ethnic identity represented among those with the Stute surname in 2010 was 'Two or more races,' which accounted for 1.54%. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities within the Stute population during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 96% | -0.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |