Explore the Family Name Stuver
The meaning of Stuver
North German (Stüver): 1. variant of Stuve. 2. from Middle Low German stuver, the name of a coin, hence perhaps a nickname for someone who owed this amount in rent or taxes.
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How common is the last name Stuver in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stuver had a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,643rd most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 58,337th position, marking a 6.76% decline. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally from 353 to 348 during this period, representing a 1.42% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of people named Stuver per 100,000 population fell by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #58,337 | -6.76% |
| Count | 353 | 348 | -1.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stuver
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that almost all individuals bearing the Stuver surname identified as White, with percentages being incredibly stable at 98.58% in 2000 and 98.56% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Stuvers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. It's worth noting that any counts below a certain threshold may be suppressed (represented as 0 in the table) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.58% | 98.56% | -0.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |