Explore the Family Name Stotler
The meaning of Stotler
Perhaps an altered form of German Stadtler 1 or a nickname from the Low German dialect word stotteln ‘to stammer’.
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How common is the last name Stotler in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stotler held the rank of 9895 in terms of popularity in the year 2000 and slightly slid to a rank of 10050 by 2010, marking a decrease of about 1.57%. Despite the drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Stotler surname grew from 3008 in 2000 to 3205 in 2010, an increase of 6.55%. The proportion per 100,000 people also showed a minor decrease, going down from 1.12 in 2000 to 1.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,895 | #10,050 | -1.57% |
| Count | 3,008 | 3,205 | 6.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.12 | 1.09 | -2.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stotler
The ethnic identity associated with the Stotler surname also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the largest percentage of Stotlers identified as White (96.34%), with this number slightly decreasing to 94.70% by 2010. The second largest group identified as having two or more ethnic identities, increasing from 1.30% to 1.56%. Interestingly, there was considerable growth among certain smaller groups. Asian/Pacific Islander Stotlers saw an increase of 110.81%, and those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 66.67% and 81.40% respectively. Those who identified their ethnicity as Hispanic rose from 1.26% to 1.68%. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 94.7% | -1.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 1.68% | 33.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.56% | 20% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.37% | 0.78% | 110.81% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.43% | 0.78% | 81.4% |
| Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 66.67% |