Find out how popular the last name Stendel is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Stendel.

Stendel, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Stendel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stendel in America

Stendel is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stendel surname appeared 160 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Stendel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stendel to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Stendel

The surname Stendel is of German origin, originating in the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old High German word "stant," meaning "place" or "location," combined with the diminutive suffix "-el," indicating a small or diminished form. This suggests that the name may have referred to someone living in a small settlement or hamlet.

Historical records indicate that the surname Stendel first appeared in the regions of Saxony and Thuringia in central Germany. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the region, dated around the 13th century.

In the 14th century, a notable mention of the surname Stendel is found in the records of the city of Leipzig. A merchant named Hans Stendel is recorded as having been granted citizenship in 1387. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the area by that time.

During the 15th century, the surname Stendel appeared in various records across central Germany, including the town chronicles of Erfurt and the court records of the Principality of Anhalt. One noteworthy individual from this period was Konrad Stendel, a prominent landowner and member of the local nobility in the region of Thuringia, who lived from approximately 1420 to 1489.

In the 16th century, the surname Stendel gained further recognition with the birth of Johann Stendel (1526-1592), a Lutheran theologian and author from Saxony. His works on religious doctrine and biblical interpretation were widely circulated during the Reformation era.

Another significant figure bearing the Stendel surname was Friedrich Stendel (1737-1796), a German composer and organist from Saxony-Anhalt. He is best known for his contributions to the development of church music and his compositions for the organ.

As the surname spread beyond its original regions, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Stendel, Stendahl, and Stendl. These variations can be found in historical records from different parts of Germany and neighboring regions.

While the surname Stendel is not among the most common in Germany today, it has a rich history rooted in the medieval period and has been associated with notable individuals throughout the centuries, particularly in the fields of religion, literature, and music.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stendel

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Stendel.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Stendel was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Stendel has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Stendel was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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