Explore the Family Name Stachel
The meaning of Stachel
German: from a pet form of Stach 2, coincidentally having the same form as a word meaning ‘bristle’. Some characteristic forenames: German Wolfgang.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stachel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stachel displayed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 62,396th but dropped to 63,698th by 2010, representing a marginal decrease of 2.09%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 300 in 2000 to 313 in 2010, indicating an increase of 4.33%. Interestingly, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #63,698 | -2.09% |
| Count | 300 | 313 | 4.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stachel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 92.33% to 87.86%. Meanwhile, the Black community saw a significant increase, jumping from 2% to 4.47%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, down from 2% in 2000, while those identifying as Hispanic appeared for the first time in 2010, making up 1.92% of the Stachels. People reporting two or more ethnic identities also emerged in the 2010 data, comprising 3.83% of individuals with this surname. There were no American Indian and Alaskan Natives reported in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.33% | 87.86% | -4.84% |
| Black | 2% | 4.47% | 123.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.83% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |