Explore the Family Name Stendahl
The meaning of Stendahl
1. Swedish: ornamental name from sten ‘stone’ + dahl, an ornamental (old) spelling of dal ‘valley’. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farms named Steindal(en), same etymology as 1 above.
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How common is the last name Stendahl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stendahl has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 68,973 and by 2010, it slipped to 72,332, marking a decrease of 4.87%. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname slightly increased from 266 to 269 during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 also dropped from 0.1 to 0.09, a decline of 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #72,332 | -4.87% |
| Count | 266 | 269 | 1.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stendahl
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with the surname Stendahl identify as White. This demographic saw a minor increase from 94.74% in 2000 to 95.17% in 2010. Interestingly, the representation of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic with this surname dropped to zero in 2010, down from 3.01% and 1.88% respectively in 2000. A new ethnic identity emerged in 2010, as 1.86% of people with the Stendahl surname identified as belonging to two or more races. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.74% | 95.17% | 0.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.01% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |