Explore the Family Name Stahler
The meaning of Stahler
German (also Stähler): metonymic occupational name for a foundry worker, from an agent derivative of Middle High German stal ‘steel’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stahler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stahler has seen a decline in popularity. In the year 2000, Stahler ranked 20,960 in popularity with a count of 1,169 instances per 100k people. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 23,881, and the count decreased to 1,057 instances per 100k individuals. This represents a drop in popularity rank by 13.94% and a decrease in count by 9.58%. The proportion per 100k also saw a decrease from 0.43 in 2000 to 0.36 in 2010, marking a 16.28% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,960 | #23,881 | -13.94% |
| Count | 1,169 | 1,057 | -9.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.36 | -16.28% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stahler
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Stahler identified as White both in 2000 and in 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 98.80% to 96.88%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained constant at 0.00% for both years. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic ethnicity associated with this surname, rising 150.00% from 0.68% in 2000 to 1.70% in 2010. Additionally, the Black identification and Two or more races categories were introduced in 2010, accounting for 0.66% and 0.57% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.8% | 96.88% | -1.94% |
| Hispanic | 0.68% | 1.7% | 150% |
| Black | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |