Explore the Family Name Stahle
The meaning of Stahle
1. German (Stähle): variant of Stahl 1. 2. Swedish (Ståhle): variant of Ståhl (see Stahl 2).
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How common is the last name Stahle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stahle has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Stahle was ranked 32,856 in popularity and had 658 counts but by 2010, it moved up to rank 32,079 with a total count of 719, marking a positive change of 2.36% in rank and 9.27% in count. The proportion of people with the surname Stahle per 100,000 remained constant at 0.24 between both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,856 | #32,079 | 2.36% |
| Count | 658 | 719 | 9.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stahle
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Stahle identified as White, accounting for 97.42% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.11% in 2010. The representation of other ethnic identities saw minor changes. The Hispanic community saw an increase from 0.91% in 2000 to 1.25% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races also increased from 1.22% to 1.39%. Interestingly, the 2010 census reported 0.97% of Stahle's identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which wasn't present in 2000. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 96.11% | -1.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.39% | 13.93% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 1.25% | 37.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |