Explore the Family Name Stingle
The meaning of Stingle
South German: variant of Stingl or Stingel (see Stengel) and, in North America, (also) an altered form of these. The surname Stingle is very rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Stingle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Stingle has seen slight shifts over a ten-year span. In 2000, the Stingle name was ranked 64,934 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had moved to rank 66,553, indicating a marginal decrease in popularity by 2.49%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 286 to 297 across the same period, demonstrating a 3.85% growth. Despite this increase in count, the overall proportion of the Stingle surname per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #66,553 | -2.49% |
| Count | 286 | 297 | 3.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stingle
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Stingle, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that almost entirely, the bearers of this name self-identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname belonging to those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of those identifying as White grew slightly from 96.15% in 2000 to 96.30% in 2010. There were also no recorded cases of the Stingle surname belonging to those identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 96.3% | 0.16% |
| 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% |