Explore the Family Name Stierle
The meaning of Stierle
South German (Swabia): diminutive of Stier. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Erwin, Otto, Rudi.
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How common is the last name Stierle in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stierle has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 77,742 and by 2010, it moved up to 67,943, reflecting an increase of 12.6%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also saw an increase by 26.64%, rising from 229 in 2000 to 290 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Stierle per 100k also increased by 25.0% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #67,943 | 12.6% |
| Count | 229 | 290 | 26.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stierle
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the Stierle surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity. In 2000, about 97.82% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, while this number slightly decreased to 96.55% in 2010. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of the Hispanic ethnic identity, accounting for 2.41% of individuals with the Stierle surname in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.82% | 96.55% | -1.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |