2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Stauring
A surname originating from Austria, possibly indicating someone from a place called Stauring.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Stauring. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stauring 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Stauring in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stauring, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (16.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stauring
The surname STAURING has its origins in the Germanic region of Europe, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. The name is believed to have originated from the Old High German word "stauren," which means "to stop" or "to resist." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were known for their stubbornness or defiance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name STAURING can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the 12th century. In this manuscript, a certain Henricus Staurincus is mentioned, likely a variant spelling of the surname.
During the 13th century, the name STAURING appeared in various records across Germanic regions, including the Annales Monastici, a collection of monastic chronicles. In these documents, individuals bearing this surname were often associated with rural villages or towns, suggesting that the name may have been more prevalent among the peasant class.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Johannes Stauring was recorded as a member of the clergy in the city of Cologne. His birth and death dates are unknown, but his presence in the ecclesiastical records of the time attests to the longevity of the surname.
Another individual of note was Hans Stauring, a merchant and trader who lived in the 15th century. While his exact birth and death years are uncertain, records indicate that he was involved in the lucrative wool trade between the German states and the Netherlands.
As the centuries progressed, the STAURING surname continued to evolve and spread throughout different regions of Europe. In the 16th century, a nobleman named Friedrich von Stauring was mentioned in the chronicles of the Holy Roman Empire, though details of his life and accomplishments are scarce.
It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as Stauringen, Stauringer, and Staurinck, were common throughout the history of the STAURING surname due to regional dialects and inconsistent record-keeping practices of the time.
While the STAURING surname may not be as widely recognized as some others, its rich history and Germanic roots serve as a testament to the diverse linguistic and cultural heritage of Europe.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stauring
Among Census respondents with the surname Stauring, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (16.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Stauring 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 Stauring surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White78.3% · 90
- Hispanic or Latino16.5% · 19
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.6% · 3
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stauring
Stauring 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
#133,863
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
+21 bearers (+20.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 11,045 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-11 bearers (-8.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,894 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,863 | 126 | 0.04 | +21 bearers (+20.0%) | Up 11,045 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-8.7%) | Down 11,894 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 Stauring 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 | #133,863 | #145,757 | -8.9% |
| Count | 126 | 115 | -8.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stauring bearers went from 126 to 115 (-8.7% change). The surname moved down 11,894 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,863 to #145,757.
FAQ
Stauring surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stauring?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Stauring. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Stauring?
Stauring ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Stauring. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Stauring.
Has Stauring become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stauring went from 126 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 11 (-8.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,863 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Stauring?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stauring, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (16.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%). 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 Stauring in the 2020 Census, accounting for 78.3% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stauring appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (78.3%), Hispanic (16.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%). 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 Stauring (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 Stauring mean?
A surname originating from Austria, possibly indicating someone from a place called Stauring. 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 Stauring (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 have the last name Stauring?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Stauring? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.