Explore the Family Name Stiehl
The meaning of Stiehl
German: metonymic occupational name for someone who made tool handles, from Middle High German stil ‘stalk, handle’. See Stiel. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Hans.
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How common is the last name Stiehl in the United States?
The Stiehl surname ranked at 35,053 in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000 and dropped slightly to 35,147 in 2010. The total count of individuals with this surname increased from 609 to 641 during this decade, marking a positive change of 5.25%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 4.35% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,053 | #35,147 | -0.27% |
| Count | 609 | 641 | 5.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stiehl
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Stiehl surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 98.52% to 96.10%. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 0.94% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also emerged in 2010 at 1.40%. A notable increase was seen among those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.82% in 2000 to 1.25% in 2010, indicating a change of 52.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.52% | 96.1% | -2.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 1.25% | 52.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |