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

Stacker, 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 Stacker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stacker in America

Stacker is the 35993rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stacker surname appeared 623 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 Stacker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stacker 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 Stacker

The surname Stacker is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is a locational name derived from the Old English word "stac," which means a stack or pile. This term was often used in place names to refer to a prominent stack of rocks or stones.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire from the year 1275, where a person named William de Stacker is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use by the 13th century, likely referring to someone who lived near a notable rock formation or landmark known as the "Stacker."

The Stacker surname may also have ties to the village of Stackers in Oxfordshire, which is mentioned in records dating back to the 13th century. This place name is believed to have evolved from the Old English words "stac" and "hera," meaning "a stack or pile of rocks" and "a boundary or boundary marker," respectively.

In the 14th century, the name appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire, where a John del Stacker is recorded in 1379. This variation of the surname, using the prefix "del" or "de la," was common in medieval times and indicated a person's place of origin or residence.

One notable bearer of the Stacker surname was Sir John Stacker, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the late 15th century. He is mentioned in several historical documents related to land transactions and legal proceedings in the county of Essex.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Thomas Stacker, a Protestant clergyman who lived in the 16th century. Born in 1525, he served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Ipswich, Suffolk, and was known for his strong Puritan beliefs.

In the 17th century, a man named William Stacker gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker in London. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the wealthy and aristocratic classes of the time.

During the 18th century, the Stacker family established themselves as successful farmers and landowners in the county of Lincolnshire. One member of this family, Robert Stacker, born in 1744, is recorded as owning a sizable estate in the village of Waddington.

The 19th century saw the Stacker surname spread to other parts of the world as a result of emigration. For example, John Stacker, born in 1822, was a British settler who became a prominent figure in the early development of the city of Adelaide, South Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stacker

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

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

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