Explore the Family Name Styers
The meaning of Styers
English: variant of Styer, with post-medieval excrescent -s. Compare Steers. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Styers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Styers has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 16,735th in popularity and this dropped to a rank of 17,958th by 2010, an overall change of -7.31%. The count of people with the surname also dropped from 1,573 to 1,556 during this ten-year span, signifying a -1.08% change. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100k also decreased by -8.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,735 | #17,958 | -7.31% |
| Count | 1,573 | 1,556 | -1.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.53 | -8.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Styers
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Styers as depicted by the Decennial U.S. Census data has shown some changes over the decade. While the majority identifying as White remained fairly constant at 95.93% in 2000 and 95.44% in 2010, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 1.27% to 1.67%. Additionally, new ethnic identities appeared in 2010, with individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, both accounting for less than 1% each. The number identifying as two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw small decreases.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 95.44% | -0.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 1.67% | 31.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.03% | -4.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.89% | 0.84% | -5.62% |
| Black | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |