Explore the Family Name Stahli
The meaning of Stahli
Swiss German and South German (Stähli): occupational name for a smith or an armorer, from a diminutive of Stahl ‘steel, armor’.
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How common is the last name Stahli in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Stahli has increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of this surname was 116,835 with 138 people bearing it, equating to a proportion of 0.05 per 100,000 of the population. The popularity rose by 2.61 percent over the decade, moving the surname up to 113,791 in the ranking. The count increased by 11.59 percent, resulting in 154 individuals with the Stahli surname in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #116,835 | #113,791 | 2.61% |
| Count | 138 | 154 | 11.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stahli
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the Stahli surname were predominantly of White ethnicity both in 2000 and 2010, with percentages at 97.83 and 95.45 respectively, showing a slight decrease of 2.43 percent over the decade. There were no recorded instances of this surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years. Data for those identifying with two or more races was also non-existent for this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.83% | 95.45% | -2.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |