Explore the Family Name Stangl
The meaning of Stangl
1. Austrian German: diminutive of Stang. In part, this is a Gottscheerish (i.e. Gottschee German) surname, originating from the Kočevsko region in Lower Carniola, Slovenia (see Kocevar). The surname Stangl is also found in Czechia and Hungary. See also 2 below. 2. Czech, Croatian, and Slovenian (Štangl): of Austrian German origin (see 1 above). Compare Stangel. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Otto, Gertraud, Jochen, Kurt, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Stangl in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Stangl slightly waned between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Stangl name ranked 17,351 among all surnames in the United States, but dropped to 17,798 by 2010. This represents a decrease in rank popularity by about 2.58%. However, during the same period, the actual count of people bearing the Stangl surname increased from 1,502 to 1,573, indicating a growth of around 4.73%. The proportion of individuals named Stangl per 100k population also experienced a minor decrease of -5.36%, moving from 0.56 to 0.53.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,351 | #17,798 | -2.58% |
| Count | 1,502 | 1,573 | 4.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.53 | -5.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stangl
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts within the Stangl demographic between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly identified as White, with 95.61% in 2000 and 94.60% in 2010, this group saw a slight decrease of -1.06%. The Hispanic representation within the Stangl surname holders saw a significant increase of 54.34%, growing from 1.73% to 2.67%. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander persons decreased by nearly 16%, while those identifying with two or more races also slightly decreased. The Black community and the American Indian and Alaskan Native community were not represented in 2000, but appeared in the 2010 data at 0.51% and 0.32%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.61% | 94.6% | -1.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 2.67% | 54.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.13% | 0.95% | -15.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 0.95% | -5% |
| Black | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |