Explore the Family Name Stapel
The meaning of Stapel
North German and Dutch: from Middle Low German, Middle Dutch stapel ‘column, signpost, warehouse’, either a topographic name indicating a farmhouse, referring to the wooden structure of the house, or a nickname for someone living near a warehouse or working there.
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How common is the last name Stapel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stapel saw slight changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 40,397th in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 40,554th—a minor decrease of 0.39%. However, the number of people carrying the Stapel surname increased from 510 in 2000 to 539 in 2010, indicating a growth of 5.69%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also experienced a drop of 5.26%, moving from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,397 | #40,554 | -0.39% |
| Count | 510 | 539 | 5.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stapel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some variation within the population carrying the Stapel surname. As of 2010, about 95.73% of those with this name identified as White—an increase from 94.51% in 2000. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic reduced slightly from 3.73% in 2000 to 3.53% in 2010. There were no recorded Stapels who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.51% | 95.73% | 1.29% |
| Hispanic | 3.73% | 3.53% | -5.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |