Explore the Family Name Stodgell
The meaning of Stodgell
English (Somerset): unexplained. Compare Stodgel, Stodghill, Stogdell, Stargell, Sturgell, and Sturgill. History: This is the evident original form of the surname of John Stogdell from Somerset, England (see Stogdell), the ancestor of the American Stodgells, Stogdells, Stodghills, Stargel(l)s, Sturgil(l)s, etc.
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How common is the last name Stodgell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stodgell has seen a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 96,033, but by 2010, it had fallen to a rank of 133,048, representing a change of -38.54%. The count of people with this surname also dropped from 176 to 127, which is a decline of roughly 28%. The proportion per 100k people fell by 42.86%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.04 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,033 | #133,048 | -38.54% |
| Count | 176 | 127 | -27.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.04 | -42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stodgell
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Stodgell surname self-identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.16% in 2000 to 94.49% in 2010. The proportions for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were all zero in both 2000 and 2010. No data was recorded for those identifying with two or more races for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 94.49% | -2.75% |
| 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% |