Explore the Family Name Stetler
The meaning of Stetler
Altered form of German Stettler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stetler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Stetler has seen a noteworthy increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 13,567th most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to 13,010th, marking an overall rank change of 4.11%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 2,053 to 2,359, representing a 14.91% growth. Furthermore, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people increased by 5.26% from 0.76 in 2000 to 0.8 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,567 | #13,010 | 4.11% |
| Count | 2,053 | 2,359 | 14.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.8 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stetler
The ethnicity associated with the surname Stetler has also seen some shifts, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the predominant ethnic identity remains White (94.74% in 2010, down from 96.79% in 2000), there have been increases in other ethnic identities. Hispanic identity increased by 54.11%, from 1.46% in 2000 to 2.25% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as two or more races rose from 1.12% to 1.65%, marking an increase of 47.32%. There were also minor increases in American Indian and Alaskan Native identity and a new appearance of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black identities within the Stetler surname holders.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 94.74% | -2.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 2.25% | 54.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.65% | 47.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.34% | 0.47% | 38.24% |
| Black | 0% | 0.25% | 0% |