Explore the Family Name Stencel
The meaning of Stencel
Polish and Jewish (from Poland); Czech (Štencel): from a German pet form (see Stenzel) of the Slavic personal name Stanislav, Polish Stanisław. In North America, this surname may also be an altered form of the Czech variant Štencl. Compare Stencil.
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How common is the last name Stencel in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stencel has seen some change in popularity over time. In 2000, it ranked 31,492 in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to rank 31,724—a change of -0.74%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Stencel surname increased from 695 to 728, a growth of 4.75%. The proportion per 100k people also fell marginally from 0.26 to 0.25, a decrease of -3.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,492 | #31,724 | -0.74% |
| Count | 695 | 728 | 4.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stencel
With regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Stencel surname identify as White, with this group experiencing an increase from 96.83% in 2000 to 97.80% in 2010. Slight representation was seen from the Hispanic community, which decreased from 1.58% in 2000 to 1.37% in 2010. The categories for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native did not have any representation in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 97.8% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 1.37% | -13.29% |
| 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% |