Explore the Family Name Styer
The meaning of Styer
1. English (Sussex): variant of Steer with early raising of Middle English /e:/ to /i:/. 2. Americanized form of German Steier and of its variant Steyer.
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How common is the last name Styer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Styer has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Styer ranked at 13,896 in terms of common surnames, but by 2010 it had fallen to 14,862, reflecting a change of -6.95%. Despite this decrease in rank, the count of individuals with the surname remained steady at 1,993 people for both years. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease from 0.74 to 0.68, marking an 8.11% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,896 | #14,862 | -6.95% |
| Count | 1,993 | 1,993 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.68 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Styer
The ethnicity associated with the Styer surname, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data, mostly belongs to the White category with 94.38% in 2000 and slightly lower at 93.83% in 2010. However, the representation of other ethnic identities has seen some changes. In 2010, small percentages started identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, where there were none in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic went up slightly from 1.46% to 1.81%, an increase of 23.97%. Two or more races also saw a small increase, from 0.85% to 0.90%. Meanwhile, the Black community saw a decrease, going from 2.86% to 2.66%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.38% | 93.83% | -0.58% |
| Black | 2.86% | 2.66% | -6.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 1.81% | 23.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 0.9% | 5.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |