Explore the Family Name Stockslager
The meaning of Stockslager
Americanized form of German Stockschläger, probably an occupational name for a lumberman, from Middle High German stoc ‘tree’ + an agent derivative of slān, slagen ‘to hit, beat, or cut’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stockslager in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stockslager has experienced a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 54,269th to 54,296th. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 6.74% during the same period, going from 356 to 380. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,269 | #54,296 | -0.05% |
| Count | 356 | 380 | 6.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stockslager
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Stockslager surname identify as White. In 2000, this group comprised 98.88% of all Stockslagers, decreasing slightly to 97.37% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Additionally, there were no reported cases of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.88% | 97.37% | -1.53% |
| 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% |