Explore the Family Name Stettler
The meaning of Stettler
German: habitational name for someone from Stettlen in the district of Bern, or Stödtlen in the district of Ellwangen. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Alfons, Franz, Hans, Urs.
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How common is the last name Stettler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stettler showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 17911 to 18804, indicating a -4.99% change over the decade. However, the count of individuals carrying the surname increased by 1.18%, from 1440 in 2000 to 1457 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also decreased by -7.55%, from 0.53 in 2000 to 0.49 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,911 | #18,804 | -4.99% |
| Count | 1,440 | 1,457 | 1.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.49 | -7.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stettler
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Stettler identify as White, with a small decrease from 96.67% in 2000 to 96.09% in 2010. The number of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races increased by 18.84% and 22.22% respectively. The percentage of Stettlers identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase, rising from 1.11% in 2000 to 1.58% in 2010, marking a change of 42.34%. There was no reported change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 96.09% | -0.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 1.58% | 42.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.1% | 22.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 0.82% | 18.84% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |