Explore the Family Name Stall
The meaning of Stall
1. North German and Dutch: from Middle Low German, Middle Dutch stal ‘stable’; a topographic name for someone who lived by a stable or possibly a metonymic occupational name for a stable lad or cowhand. 2. English: topographic or nickname from Middle English stal, stalle ‘stall (for an animal), stable; place for catching fish; vending booth; choir stall’ (Old English stall ‘stall, place’).
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How common is the last name Stall in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Stall has undergone some changes from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Stall was ranked as the 14,278th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 14,937th, representing a decrease in popularity of approximately 4.62%. However, the number of individuals bearing the Stall surname rose from 1,925 to 1,981 during the same period, indicating an increase of about 2.91%. Despite this rise in count, the proportion of the Stall surname per 100,000 people fell by around 5.63%, going from 0.71 to 0.67.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,278 | #14,937 | -4.62% |
| Count | 1,925 | 1,981 | 2.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.67 | -5.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stall
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that there were shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the Stall surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly from 0.26% to 0.86%. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities also saw an uptick, rising from 1.40% to 1.67%. The group identifying as White experienced a slight decline, falling from 94.96% to 93.13%. Meanwhile, the proportions of those identifying as Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native increased to 1.01%, 2.62%, and 0.71% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.96% | 93.13% | -1.93% |
| Black | 2.13% | 2.62% | 23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 1.67% | 19.29% |
| Hispanic | 0.57% | 1.01% | 77.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.26% | 0.86% | 230.77% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.68% | 0.71% | 4.41% |