Explore the Family Name Stengel
The meaning of Stengel
German: nickname for a thin, lanky person, from Middle High German stengel ‘stalk, stem’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Heinz, Erwin, Frieda, Fritz, Gerhard, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Stengel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stengel has grown in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Stengel ranked 9684th most common surname and rose to the 8534th position in 2010, marking an increase of 11.88%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also witnessed significant growth from 3077 in 2000 to 3856 in 2010, reflecting a 25.32% increase. Additionally, the proportion of Stengels per 100,000 people went up by 14.91%, from 1.14 in 2000 to 1.31 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,684 | #8,534 | 11.88% |
| Count | 3,077 | 3,856 | 25.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.14 | 1.31 | 14.91% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stengel
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Stengel surname identify as White, with a slight decrease from 95.71% in 2000 to 94.42% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 32.73%, while those identifying as two or more races saw a rise of 36.76%. A notable increase in the Hispanic representation within the Stengels was observed, rising from 2.40% in 2000 to 3.53% in 2010, indicating a 47.08% change. Meanwhile, Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native representation remained constant at 0 throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.71% | 94.42% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 3.53% | 47.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 0.93% | 36.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.73% | 32.73% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |