2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Staiert
An occupational surname derived from the German word "Steiger" referring to a miner or one who ascends.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Staiert. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Staiert surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Staiert in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Staiert, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Staiert
The surname Staiert originated in Germany, specifically in the region of Bavaria. It dates back to the 12th century and is derived from the Old High German word "steht," meaning "to stand" or "to be firm." The name was likely given to someone who exhibited a steadfast or resolute demeanor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Staiert can be found in the Bavarian town records of Nuremberg, where a certain Heinricus Staiert was mentioned in a document dated 1257. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by the 13th century.
During the late medieval period, the name appeared in various forms, such as Staiertus, Stayert, and Staihardt, reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. Some of these variations were influenced by the local dialects and the scribes' interpretations.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Staiert was Hans Staiert, a prominent merchant and landowner from the town of Augsburg. He was born in 1512 and played a significant role in the local politics and trade affairs of his time.
Another historical figure with the surname Staiert was Johann Staiert, a scholar and theologian who lived in the early 17th century. Born in 1589 in Regensburg, he authored several treatises on religious philosophy and was highly regarded in academic circles during his lifetime.
The name Staiert also appeared in the records of the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), where a military commander named Wilhelm Staiert was mentioned for his bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield. Unfortunately, his exact birth and death dates are unknown.
In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the Staiert surname was Katharina Staiert, a renowned painter and artist from Munich. She was born in 1725 and gained recognition for her skillful portraits and landscapes, which can still be found in various art collections across Germany.
Another figure of historical significance was Karl Staiert, a prolific writer and poet from the city of Nuremberg. Born in 1783, he published numerous works of poetry and prose, contributing significantly to the literary landscape of his time until his death in 1854.
Throughout its history, the surname Staiert has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and the surrounding areas. While the name has evolved over the centuries, its roots can be traced back to the Old High German language, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Staiert
Among Census respondents with the surname Staiert, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Staiert bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Staiert surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 119
Timeline
Historical Census data for Staiert
Staiert appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,639 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+9 bearers (+8.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,607 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 8,639 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.2%) | Up 6,607 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Staiert surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #149,395 | #142,788 | 4.4% |
| Count | 110 | 119 | 8.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Staiert bearers went from 110 to 119 (+8.2% change). The surname moved up 6,607 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #142,788.
FAQ
Staiert surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Staiert?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Staiert. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Staiert?
Staiert ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 119 people with the surname Staiert. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Staiert.
Has Staiert become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Staiert went from 110 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 9 (+8.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Staiert?
Among Census respondents with the surname Staiert, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Staiert in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (119 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Staiert appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Staiert (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Staiert mean?
An occupational surname derived from the German word "Steiger" referring to a miner or one who ascends. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Staiert (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Staiert?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.