Explore the Family Name Stygar
The meaning of Stygar
Polish: variant of Sztygar, an occupational name from sztygar ‘pitman’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Boleslaw, Janina.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stygar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stygar has seen changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,186 but dropped to 68,345 by 2010, showcasing a decrease of 6.48%. While the number of people with this surname remained relatively stable during this period, falling from 290 to 288, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #68,345 | -6.48% |
| Count | 290 | 288 | -0.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stygar
In terms of ethnicity, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native with the surname Stygar in either 2000 or 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as White increased slightly from 91.72% in 2000 to 92.71% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races also saw a minor increase from 2.07% to 2.08%. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic fell significantly by 19.42%, from 3.45% in 2000 to 2.78% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.72% | 92.71% | 1.08% |
| Hispanic | 3.45% | 2.78% | -19.42% |
| Two or More Races | 2.07% | 2.08% | 0.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |