Explore the Family Name Stehlin
The meaning of Stehlin
German (Baden, Alsace): from an Alemannic diminutive of Middle High German stāl ‘steel’ (see Stahl).
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How common is the last name Stehlin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Stehlin saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 48,665th in the United States, while in 2010 it dropped slightly to rank 49,723rd, representing a change of -2.17%. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 407 in 2000 to 422 in 2010, indicating a growth of 3.69%. However, when considering proportion per 100k people, there was a small decline from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #49,723 | -2.17% |
| Count | 407 | 422 | 3.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stehlin
The ethnicity associated with the surname Stehlin also experienced changes from 2000 to 2010, as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census data. A noticeable shift occurred among those identifying as two or more ethnicities, increasing from 1.23% in 2000 to 2.84% in 2010, marking a substantial change of 130.89%. The percentage of people with the Stehlin surname who identify as White decreased slightly from 92.87% to 89.34%. The Hispanic representation saw an increase from 1.97% to 3.32%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category rose from 2.95% to 3.79%. No changes were reported for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories within this timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.87% | 89.34% | -3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.95% | 3.79% | 28.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 3.32% | 68.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 2.84% | 130.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |