2000
#124,872
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Stasel
A habitational surname derived from a place name in Germany.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Stasel. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stasel surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Stasel in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stasel, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stasel
The surname Stasel is believed to have originated in Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the German word "Stahl," which means steel, suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have been blacksmiths or metalworkers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Stasel can be found in the town of Stolberg, located in the western part of Germany. In a local church registry from the late 1500s, there is a mention of a family by the name of Stasel residing in the area.
As the centuries passed, the name Stasel began to spread across various regions of Germany. In the 17th century, there are records of a prominent Stasel family residing in the city of Nuremberg, where they were involved in the metalworking industry.
During the 18th century, the name Stasel appears in historical documents from the region of Saxony. One notable individual was Johann Stasel (1715-1789), a respected clockmaker and inventor who was renowned for his intricate timepieces.
In the 19th century, the Stasel name gained prominence in the city of Berlin. Heinrich Stasel (1821-1897) was a successful businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the city's development.
Another noteworthy individual was Frieda Stasel (1876-1942), a pioneering female architect who gained recognition for her innovative designs and her efforts to promote women's rights in the field of architecture.
As people bearing the surname Stasel migrated to other parts of the world, the name found its way to various countries. In the United States, for instance, there are records of a Stasel family settling in Pennsylvania in the late 18th century, where they established themselves as farmers and tradesmen.
While the origins of the surname Stasel can be traced back to Germany, it has since become a part of the cultural tapestry of many nations, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields and leaving their mark on history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stasel
Among Census respondents with the surname Stasel, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Stasel bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Stasel surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.3% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino5.2% · 6
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stasel
Stasel appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
-2 bearers (-1.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,840 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-10 bearers (-8.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,045 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,872 | 127 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.6%) | Down 9,840 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.0%) | Down 11,045 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Stasel surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #134,712 | #145,757 | -8.2% |
| Count | 125 | 115 | -8.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stasel bearers went from 125 to 115 (-8.0% change). The surname moved down 11,045 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #145,757.
FAQ
Stasel surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stasel?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Stasel. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Stasel?
Stasel ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 115 people with the surname Stasel. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Stasel.
Has Stasel become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stasel went from 125 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Stasel?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stasel, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Black (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Stasel in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.3% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stasel appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.3%), Hispanic (5.2%), Black (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Stasel (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Stasel mean?
A habitational surname derived from a place name in Germany. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Stasel (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Stasel?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.