Explore the Family Name Stunkel
The meaning of Stunkel
North German: variant of Stuenkel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stunkel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Stunkel slipped slightly between 2000 and 2010. The surname was ranked 57,544th in 2000, but by 2010 it had dropped to 62,189th, a decline of over 8%. The actual count of individuals with the Stunkel surname also decreased from 331 in 2000 to 322 in 2010, experiencing a decrease of nearly 3%. The proportion of people named Stunkel per 100,000 people in the U.S. decreased by around 8% over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #62,189 | -8.07% |
| Count | 331 | 322 | -2.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stunkel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Stunkel identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.28% of Stunkels identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.27% in 2010. The percentage of Stunkels identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, rising from 1.51% in 2000 to 2.17% in 2010, marking a significant growth rate of approximately 44%. There were no reported instances of Stunkels identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 96.27% | -1.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 2.17% | 43.71% |
| 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% |