Explore the Family Name Stancel
The meaning of Stancel
1. Slovak (Štancel, also Štanceľ) and Polish: from a German pet form (see Stanzel) of the Slavic personal name Stanislav, Polish Stanisław. 2. English: variant of Stancil. 3. Perhaps, in some cases, also an Americanized form of German Stanzel.
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How common is the last name Stancel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stancel has experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 63,450 in 2000 to 66,371 in 2010, showing a change of -4.6. However, despite this drop in ranking, the count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 294 to 298. The proportion of this surname per 100k also saw a decrease of about 9 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #66,371 | -4.6% |
| Count | 294 | 298 | 1.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stancel
Regarding the ethnic identity of those bearing the Stancel surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates minimal changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this name identified as White, accounting for approximately 83 percent in both years, with a negligible decrease of 0.13. The proportion identifying as Black saw an increase from 13.95 to 14.77, representing a change of 5.88. Other categories, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, displayed no significant presence among individuals with the Stancel surname during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.33% | 83.22% | -0.13% |
| Black | 13.95% | 14.77% | 5.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |