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

Stache, 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 Stache surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stache in America

Stache is the 72105th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stache surname appeared 270 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 Stache.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stache 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 Stache

The surname "STACHE" is of German origin, with roots dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was initially spelled as "Stachel" or "Stäckel." The name is derived from the Middle High German word "stachel," which translates to "spike" or "prickle." This suggests that the name may have been associated with professions or activities involving spikes or sharp objects, such as blacksmiths or farmers.

One of the earliest known records of the name "STACHE" can be found in the "Höritzauer Lehenbuch," a historical document from the town of Höritzau in Upper Austria, dating back to 1478. This document mentions a certain "Hans Stachel," who was a landowner in the area. Another notable reference is found in the "Nürnberger Bürgerbuch," a registry of citizens in the city of Nuremberg, where a "Lorenz Stäckel" is listed in 1501.

In the 16th century, variations of the name began to appear in different regions of Germany. For instance, in the town of Eppingen, Baden-Württemberg, a "Hans Stache" is recorded in the local church register in 1548. Around the same time, a "Caspar Stache" is mentioned in the town records of Wittenberg, Saxony, in 1562.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname "STACHE" was Johann Stache, a Protestant theologian and author born in Görlitz, Saxony, in 1525. He studied theology at the University of Wittenberg and later became a pastor in Zittau, where he wrote several religious texts and commentaries.

Another notable figure was Christoph Stache, a German composer and organist born in Wartenburg, Saxony, in 1587. He served as the court organist for the Duke of Saxe-Weimar and composed various sacred and secular works during the early Baroque period.

In the 19th century, the surname "STACHE" can be found in various places across Germany. For example, Karl Stache, a German painter and illustrator, was born in Dresden in 1840. He is known for his illustrations in books and magazines, as well as his landscapes and genre scenes depicting rural life.

Furthermore, Johann Stache, a German botanist and explorer, was born in Breslau (now Wrocław, Poland) in 1835. He conducted extensive botanical research in South America and published several works on the flora of Brazil and Argentina.

It is worth noting that the surname "STACHE" is not exclusively German, as it has also been adopted by families in neighboring countries, such as Poland and the Czech Republic, due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins can be traced back to the German-speaking regions of Central Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stache

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

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 Stache 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 Stache 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 Stache was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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