Explore the Family Name Stiegler
The meaning of Stiegler
German: topographic name for someone who lived near a stile, from Middle High German stigele ‘stile’. Some characteristic forenames: German Friedrich, Guenther, Kurt, Siegfried.
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How common is the last name Stiegler in the United States?
The surname Stiegler has seen an increase in utilization according to the Decennial U.S. Census, moving from rank 33,528 in 2000 to 31,824 in 2010, a change of 5.08%. The frequency of this name also increased over the same period, with the number of instances rising by 12.93% from 642 to 725. Its proportion per 100,000 people moved up slightly as well, from 0.24 to 0.25, showing a growth rate of 4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,528 | #31,824 | 5.08% |
| Count | 642 | 725 | 12.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.25 | 4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stiegler
In terms of ethnic identity, the Stiegler surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White. According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, 96.28% of people with this surname identified as White in 2010, a slight decrease from 97.20% in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic significantly increased from 1.25% in 2000 to 2.76% in 2010. However, there were no recorded instances of individuals with the Stiegler surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either the 2000 or 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 96.28% | -0.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.76% | 120.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.78% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |