Explore the Family Name Stahlnecker
The meaning of Stahlnecker
Apparently of German origin (see Stalnaker).
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How common is the last name Stahlnecker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stahlnecker has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,526th most popular surname and by 2010, it had dropped to 59,017th, indicating a change of -4.41%. However, the number of individuals with this surname actually slightly increased from 338 in 2000 to 343 in 2010, marking a growth of 1.48%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw minor reduction at -7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #59,017 | -4.41% |
| Count | 338 | 343 | 1.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stahlnecker
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Stahlnecker, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. This number did see a slight decrement of -1.46% from 95.27% in 2000 to 93.88% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic experienced an increase from 2.66% in 2000 to 3.79% in 2010, a rise of 42.48%. A new category, "Two or more races," appeared in 2010 with 1.46% of individuals with the Stahlnecker surname falling into this category. Meanwhile, no Stahlneckers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.27% | 93.88% | -1.46% |
| Hispanic | 2.66% | 3.79% | 42.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |