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

Stiers, 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 Stiers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stiers in America

Stiers is the 23457th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stiers surname appeared 1,084 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 Stiers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stiers 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 Stiers

The surname STIERS has its roots in the German language, originating in the late medieval period between the 12th and 15th centuries. It is believed to have emerged from various regions of what is now modern-day Germany, particularly in the southern and central areas. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "stier," meaning "bull" or "steer," suggesting a potential connection to occupations or locations associated with cattle breeding or farming.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the STIERS surname can be traced back to the 14th century, where it appears in various municipal records and legal documents from towns and villages across Germany. For example, a record from the city of Nuremberg in 1376 mentions a certain "Hans Stiers," who was a local merchant involved in the trade of livestock and agricultural products.

By the 16th century, the STIERS name had spread to other parts of Europe, particularly in areas with significant German influence or migration. In the Netherlands, for instance, a notable figure bearing this surname was Willem Stiers (1547-1622), a renowned painter and engraver from Utrecht, known for his contributions to the Dutch Golden Age of art.

As the STIERS surname continued to disperse, it also evolved into various spelling variations, reflecting regional dialects and language adaptations. Some of these variations include Stier, Stiehr, Stier, and Styrs, among others. In the 18th century, a notable individual named Johann Stiers (1719-1795) from Saxony, Germany, gained recognition as a prominent Lutheran theologian and author of several religious texts.

In the 19th century, the STIERS name found its way to the United States, carried by German immigrants seeking new opportunities in the rapidly developing nation. One such individual was Wilhelm Stiers (1836-1901), a German-born civil engineer who made significant contributions to the construction of railroads and bridges in the American Midwest.

Throughout history, the STIERS surname has been associated with various professions, from artisans and tradesmen to scholars and professionals. Another notable figure was Georg Stiers (1862-1945), a German lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Reichstag, the German parliament, in the early 20th century.

These are just a few examples of the rich history and diverse backgrounds associated with the STIERS surname, which has left its mark across various regions and eras, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural influences of those who have carried this name through generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stiers

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

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 Stiers 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 Stiers 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 Stiers was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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