Explore the Family Name Stimmel
The meaning of Stimmel
German: variant of Stümmel, a nickname for a short person, from Middle Low German stumpel ‘stub, butt end’.
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How common is the last name Stimmel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Stimmel has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Stimmel was the 20,413th most popular surname, but by 2010, it dropped to the 21,403rd position, showing a decline of about 4.85%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased marginally by 0.99% from 1,210 in 2000 to 1,222 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also declined by 8.89%, from 0.45 in 2000 to 0.41 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,413 | #21,403 | -4.85% |
| Count | 1,210 | 1,222 | 0.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.41 | -8.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stimmel
When looking at the ethnicity distribution of the surname Stimmel based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identify as White, making up 97.44% in 2000 and 96.73% in 2010. The Hispanic share increased by 24.84%, going from 1.57% in 2000 to 1.96% in 2010. Those identifying as Two or more races made up 0.50% in 2000, dropping to 0.41% in 2010, a decrease of 18.00%. There was a slight representation of Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010 at 0.65%. However, there were no recorded instances of Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native affiliations within those bearing the Stimmel name during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.44% | 96.73% | -0.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 1.96% | 24.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.5% | 0.41% | -18% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |