Explore the Family Name Stoetzel
The meaning of Stoetzel
South German (Stötzel): nickname for a stockily built man, from a diminutive of Middle High German stotz ‘clod, lump, log’.
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How common is the last name Stoetzel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Stoetzel has slightly decreased in the first decade of the 21st century. While it was the 64,385th most popular surname in the year 2000, its rank slipped to 66,754 in 2010 – a decline of 3.68%. However, the number of people with the Stoetzel surname slightly increased from 289 in 2000 to 296 in 2010, experiencing a growth of 2.42%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #66,754 | -3.68% |
| Count | 289 | 296 | 2.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stoetzel
The census data also provides insights into the ethnic identities associated with the Stoetzel surname. In 2000, those identifying as White made up 97.23% of the individuals with this surname, and this figure slightly reduced to 94.93% in 2010. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year. However, there was a slight emergence of diversity within this surname group over the decade, with 1.69% identifying as Hispanic and another 1.69% reporting having two or more races in 2010. This information is all based on the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.23% | 94.93% | -2.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |