Explore the Family Name Stempel
The meaning of Stempel
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Middle High German stempel, German Stempel ‘(coin) stamp’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a worker in a mint or someone who made seals.
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How common is the last name Stempel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Stempel' declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 33,876 in popularity and by 2010 it had fallen to a ranking of 36,900, a change of approximately -8.93%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 634 in 2000 to 605 in 2010, experiencing a drop of around -4.57%. The proportion of people with the Stempel surname per 100,000 also dropped by -12.5% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,876 | #36,900 | -8.93% |
| Count | 634 | 605 | -4.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stempel
The Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Stempel' primarily falls within the white category. In 2000, 98.42% of people with this surname were classified as white, which slightly decreased to 96.03% in 2010. No individuals were recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. In 2010, some change was observed as 2.31% of the Stempel population identified as Hispanic and about 0.99% reported belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.42% | 96.03% | -2.43% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |