Explore the Family Name Stossel
The meaning of Stossel
German and Jewish (from Germany) (Stössel): metonymic occupational name for someone who works with a pestle as for instance a salt worker or pharmacist. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Lazer, Tova, Yechiel.
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How common is the last name Stossel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Stossel has seen slight growth between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 60,230th most common surname, while in 2010 it had climbed to the 58,182nd position. This represents a rise in popularity of 3.4%. In terms of actual numbers, the count of individuals carrying the Stossel surname increased by 11.5% from 313 in 2000 to 349 in 2010. However, its proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #58,182 | 3.4% |
| Count | 313 | 349 | 11.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stossel
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most bearers of the surname Stossel identify as White. In 2000, 94.25% of the Stossels identified as White, an attribute that saw a small increase of 1.85% by 2010 to reach 95.99%. The category of two or more races that constituted 4.15% of the Stossels in 2000 disappeared completely in 2010. Additionally, the 2010 census introduced a new ethnic identity, with 2.29% identifying as Hispanic. There were no Stossels who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.25% | 95.99% | 1.85% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.15% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |