Explore the Family Name Stencil
The meaning of Stencil
Americanized form of Polish and Jewish (from Poland) Stencel, Czech Štencel or Štencl.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stencil in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Stencil saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 44,654th in popularity, and by 2010 it climbed to 44,034th, marking an approximate 1.39% increase. The count of individuals with this name also increased during this time period, from 453 to 489, which signifies approximately 7.95% growth. However, when considered as a proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of the surname Stencil remained stable at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #44,034 | 1.39% |
| Count | 453 | 489 | 7.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stencil
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Stencil from 2000 to 2010. The largest group identifying with this surname remained those of White ethnicity, although their percentage slightly decreased from 94.04% to 92.84%. The second largest group in 2010 were those identifying as Two or more races, seeing a significant increase from 1.10% to 2.45%. Individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnicity started being represented in 2010, with 1.02% and 2.25% respectively. However, the Black representation decreased sharply from 3.97% to 1.43%. No change was observed among American Indian and Alaskan Natives.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.04% | 92.84% | -1.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 2.45% | 122.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| Black | 3.97% | 1.43% | -63.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |