Explore the Family Name Stohler
The meaning of Stohler
1. North German: occupational name for a chair maker, from Middle Low German stōl ‘chair’ + the agent suffix -er. 2. Swiss German: occupational name for a steel worker, see Stahler.
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How common is the last name Stohler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stohler saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 38,263 in popularity but by 2010, it had dropped to 44,109. That's a decline of over 15 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased within this time period, from 544 in 2000 to 488 in 2010, representing a reduction of more than 10 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,263 | #44,109 | -15.28% |
| Count | 544 | 488 | -10.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stohler
In regard to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Stohler are of white ethnicity. In 2000, 99.08 percent of Stohlers identified as white, although this figure slightly dropped to 97.54 percent by 2010. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native among the Stohlers in either year. Interestingly, there was a small increase in Hispanic representation, rising from zero in 2000 to 1.02 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.08% | 97.54% | -1.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |