Explore the Family Name Stemmler
The meaning of Stemmler
German: variant of Stammler, a nickname from Middle High German stameler ‘stammerer’. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Kurt, Heinz, Horst, Lorenz.
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How common is the last name Stemmler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Stemmler has seen a notable increase from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 43,546 in 2000, it climbed to 41,164 by 2010, marking a 5.47% change. The number of people carrying this surname also increased from 467 in 2000 to 529 in 2010, a growth rate of 13.28%. In terms of proportion per 100k people, there was a slight rise as well, from 0.17 to 0.18, reflecting a 5.88% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,546 | #41,164 | 5.47% |
| Count | 467 | 529 | 13.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stemmler
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic makeup of those with the surname Stemmler. While individuals identifying as white made up the vast majority in both years, their percentage dropped slightly from 98.93% in 2000 to 95.27% in 2010. Interestingly, the census for 2010 shows that some people with the surname Stemmler identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and two or more races, both making up 0.95%. This represents a change from 2000 when nobody with the surname identified with these ethnic identities. Additionally, a small percentage, 2.46%, identified as Hispanic in 2010, another new shift from the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.93% | 95.27% | -3.7% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |