Explore the Family Name Stehling
The meaning of Stehling
German: variant of Stähling, a patronymic from Stahl. Some characteristic forenames: German Hermann, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Stehling in the United States?
The surname Stehling saw a rise in popularity in the U.S. between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Stehling ranked 41,657th in terms of frequency among surnames, with a count of 492 individuals carrying the name. This equated to a proportion of approximately 0.18 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the frequency of the Stehling surname had increased by 2.51 percent, moving it up in rank to 40,610. The total number of individuals with this surname also experienced growth, increasing by 9.35 percent to reach 538.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,657 | #40,610 | 2.51% |
| Count | 492 | 538 | 9.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stehling
On the subject of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Stehling identified as White, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.15 percent of those with the Stehling name identified as such. This proportion decreased slightly to 93.68 percent by 2010, marking a change of -3.57 percent. However, there was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 2.44 percent in 2000 to 4.83 percent in 2010. No individuals with the surname Stehling identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.15% | 93.68% | -3.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.44% | 4.83% | 97.95% |
| 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% |