Explore the Family Name Stuve
The meaning of Stuve
North German (also Stüve): from Middle Low German stuve ‘stump, treetrunk’, hence a nickname for a short, stout man.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stuve in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stuve has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 55,849th most popular surname and by 2010, it slid to the 56,710th position, marking a change of -1.54%. However, the total count of people with this last name increased from 343 in 2000 to 360 in 2010, an increase of 4.96%. Still, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by -7.69%, indicating that while the absolute numbers grew, the relative popularity declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #56,710 | -1.54% |
| Count | 343 | 360 | 4.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stuve
Delving into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Stuve, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we find that the majority identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of -1.82% from 95.92% in 2000 to 94.17% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname saw significant growth during this period, increasing by 117.65% from 2.04% to 4.44%. On the other hand, those identifying as two or more races saw a small decline of -4.79%, from 1.46% to 1.39%. There were no recorded individuals with the Stuve surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.92% | 94.17% | -1.82% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 4.44% | 117.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 1.39% | -4.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |