Surname 斯特尔 (Stelle 
, 斯特尔 
, Steil 
) , in the world, is quite a common cognomen. The family name 斯特尔 is characteristic of Western Europe, particularly Luxembourg, where it is quite a common surname, Germany, where it is quite a rare surname, and Switzerland. Measured by absolute frequency, it is commonest in Germany, Brazil, and the United States. Likewise, 斯特尔 is the forename as well as the last name.