Explore the Family Name Stargel
The meaning of Stargel
Variant of Stargell, a surname of English origin.
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How common is the last name Stargel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stargel has seen an increase in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,203 and by 2010 it had risen to 39,052, marking a 5.22% improvement. The count of people with this surname also grew by 13.03%, rising from 499 to 564 individuals. The proportion of people named Stargel per 100,000 increased to 0.19 in 2010 from 0.18 in 2000, showing a change of 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,203 | #39,052 | 5.22% |
| Count | 499 | 564 | 13.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.19 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stargel
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Stargel demonstrates some changes based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. While a majority identified as white, dropping slightly from 90.18% in 2000 to 86.35% in 2010, the number of those who identify as two or more ethnicities rose to 1.95% in 2010. The census shows a small increase in black ethnicity claiming the Stargel surname, from 6.41% in 2000 to 6.56% in 2010. Hispanic representation among those with the Stargel surname emerged at 3.90% in 2010, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives dropped to zero. Asian/Pacific Islander representation remained at zero through both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.18% | 86.35% | -4.25% |
| Black | 6.41% | 6.56% | 2.34% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.9% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.8% | 0% | 0% |