Find out how popular the last name Stere is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Stere.

Stere, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Stere surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stere in America

Stere is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stere surname appeared 128 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Stere.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stere to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Stere

The surname "STERE" has its origins in Romania, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Romanian word "ster" or "stere," which refers to a unit of measurement used for stacking firewood or lumber. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in forestry, logging, or the timber trade.

During the medieval period, the name was often spelled as "Steru" or "Stera" in various historical documents and records. One notable early reference can be found in the "Letopisetul Tarii Moldovei" (The Chronicles of Moldavia), a 17th-century manuscript that mentions a "Vasile Steru" as a landowner in the region of Moldavia, now part of modern-day Romania.

As the name spread across different regions, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as "Stera," "Sterea," and "Sterescu." These variations were often reflective of local dialects or regional influences.

Among the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "STERE" was Dimitrie Stere, a prominent Romanian politician, lawyer, and essayist who lived from 1866 to 1936. He played a significant role in the formation of the Romanian National Liberal Party and served as a member of the Romanian Parliament.

Another notable figure was Constantin Stere, a Romanian philosopher, sociologist, and activist who lived from 1865 to 1936. He was a leading figure in the Poporanist movement, which advocated for the rights and empowerment of Romanian peasants.

In the 19th century, the surname "STERE" was also associated with the noble Stere family from Wallachia, a historical region of present-day Romania. One prominent member was Gheorghe Stere, a politician and landowner who served as a member of the Wallachian Divan (assembly) in the 1830s.

Towards the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name "STERE" gained recognition in the literary and cultural spheres as well. Panait Stere, a Romanian writer, and literary critic who lived from 1860 to 1938, was a prominent figure in the Sămănătorism movement, which aimed to promote traditional Romanian values and culture.

While the surname "STERE" is predominantly found in Romania, it has also spread to other parts of Eastern Europe and beyond due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the historical regions of present-day Romania, where it has a rich and longstanding heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stere

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Stere.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Stere was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Stere has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Stere was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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