Explore the Family Name Stommel
The meaning of Stommel
German (Rhineland) and Dutch: nickname for a short, stout person, from Middle Low German, Middle Dutch stommel ‘stump, something cut off short’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stommel in the United States?
The surname Stommel saw a decline in popularity from the years 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The ranking of the surname fell notably from 58,257th place in 2000 to 67,126th by 2010, showing a decrease of 15.22%. Additionally, the total count of people with this surname also dropped by 9.82%, dropping from 326 in 2000 to 294 in 2010. This decline is further reflected in the proportion per 100k people, which showed a reduction of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #67,126 | -15.22% |
| Count | 326 | 294 | -9.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stommel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data provides an interesting perspective for those carrying the Stommel surname. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight drop of 2.07% between 2000 and 2010, down from 94.48% to 92.52%. In contrast, the Hispanic representation among those with the Stommel surname increased significantly by 25.65% during the same period, rising from 4.6% to 5.78%. There were no recorded changes or representations within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.48% | 92.52% | -2.07% |
| Hispanic | 4.6% | 5.78% | 25.65% |
| 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% |