Explore the Family Name Stangel
The meaning of Stangel
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from a diminutive of Stang. In part, this is a Gottscheerish (i.e. Gottschee German) surname, a variant of Stangl. The surname Stangel is also found in Czechia and Slovakia, where it is also spelled Štangel. See also 2 and 3 below. 2. Americanized form of Austrian German Stangl and its mainly Czech variant Štangl, cognates of 1 above. 3. Germanized or Americanized form of Slovenian Štangelj: nickname for a tall, thin man, at least in part of Gottscheerish (i.e. Gottschee German) origin (see 1 above and Stangl), but possibly also derived from štanga ‘pole, shaft’ (a loanword from German). Compare Stangle.
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How common is the last name Stangel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stangel has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 24,328th popular surname but by 2010, it had dropped to the 30,538th spot, marking a 25.53% decline. The count of people with this surname also diminished from 965 in 2000 to 764 in 2010, indicating a drop of 20.83%. This shift is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people as well, which fell from 0.36 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010, resulting in a 27.78% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,328 | #30,538 | -25.53% |
| Count | 965 | 764 | -20.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.26 | -27.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stangel
The ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Stangel experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority identified as White (94.20% in 2000 and 93.59% in 2010), there were slight shifts in other categories. There was an increase in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races, rising from 0% to 1.18% and from 1.55% to 2.75% respectively. However, the Hispanic category saw a decrease from 1.35% to 0.92%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a slight uptick from 1.45% to 1.57%. No change was observed in the Black category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.2% | 93.59% | -0.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 2.75% | 77.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.45% | 1.57% | 8.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 0.92% | -31.85% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |