Explore the Family Name Stetzel
The meaning of Stetzel
Altered form of South German Stötzel, a nickname for a stockily built man, from a diminutive of Middle High German stotze ‘log, clod, lump’.
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How common is the last name Stetzel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stetzel has slightly decreased in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 48,963, while in 2010, it fell to rank 49,546, marking a slight decrease of 1.19%. However, the count of individuals with the Stetzel surname rose from 404 in 2000 to 424 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of approximately 4.95%. Despite this increase, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 dropped by 6.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,963 | #49,546 | -1.19% |
| Count | 404 | 424 | 4.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stetzel
In terms of ethnicity, again according to data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census, there hasn't been any major shift for the Stetzel surname. In both 2000 and 2010, those of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were absent from the records. The majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, increasing slightly from 97.03% in 2000 to 97.64% in 2010. The data shows that the Stetzel surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.03% | 97.64% | 0.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |