Explore the Family Name Stuenkel
The meaning of Stuenkel
North German (Stünkel): nickname for a malodorous person, from Middle Low German stinken ‘to stink, smell’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stuenkel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stuenkel has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,676th in terms of surname frequency, but by 2010, it had dropped to 74,141st. This represents an 11.2% decrease in rank. The actual count of individuals with the surname also decreased by 5.78%, from 277 people in 2000 to 261 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly decreased by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #74,141 | -11.2% |
| Count | 277 | 261 | -5.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stuenkel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there was little to no change in the ethnic identity associated with the Stuenkel surname between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 99.28% in 2000 to 98.47% in 2010. Other ethnic categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native registered no individuals with the Stuenkel surname in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.28% | 98.47% | -0.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |