Explore the Family Name Stoffels
The meaning of Stoffels
German (Rhineland) and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Stoffel. Some characteristic forenames: German Mathias, Meinrad, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stoffels in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stoffels saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked as the 56,246th most popular name and dropped to the 61,745th spot in 2010 – a change of -9.78%. Similarly, the count decreased from 340 in 2000 to 325 in 2010, showing a -4.41% change. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also saw a reduction from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, reflecting a fall of -15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #61,745 | -9.78% |
| Count | 340 | 325 | -4.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stoffels
Concerning ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that individuals with the surname Stoffels primarily identify as White. In 2000, 95% of Stoffels identified as White, which slightly decreased to 92.62% in 2010. The presence of two or more races within this group also fell from 2.35% in 2000 to 1.85% in 2010. Notably, there was no representation among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnicities in 2000. However, by 2010, a new ethnicity emerged, with 2.46% identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 92.62% | -2.51% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.46% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.35% | 1.85% | -21.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |