2000
#101,654
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 164
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Stadheim
A Norwegian surname deriving from a farmstead name meaning "the homestead".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 239 Americans carry the last name Stadheim. That puts it at #94,341 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,434,119 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stadheim 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
239
1 in 1,434,119
Census rank
#94,341
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
208
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 208 bearers of the surname Stadheim in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 94341st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stadheim, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stadheim
The surname Stadheim originated in Norway, with its origins dating back to the Viking era. It is derived from the Old Norse words "staðr," meaning a place or a farm, and "heimr," which translates to home or residence. This suggests that the name likely referred to a specific farmstead or settlement where the earliest bearers of the surname resided.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stadheim can be found in the Diplomatarium Norvegicum, a collection of medieval Norwegian documents dating back to the 13th century. In this compilation, a certain Thorstein Stadheim is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction in the year 1286.
During the Middle Ages, the Stadheim name appeared in various forms, such as Stadhæim, Stadheym, and Stadhæimr, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation that were common at the time. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the scribes who recorded the names.
The Stadheim surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest was Eirik Stadheim, a prominent Norwegian landowner and chieftain who lived in the late 12th century. Records indicate that he played a significant role in local politics and governance during his time.
In the 16th century, a man named Nils Stadheim was a respected scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Copenhagen. He is credited with contributing to the translation of the Bible into the Danish language.
During the 17th century, a woman named Ingrid Stadheim gained recognition as a skilled weaver and textile artist. Her intricate tapestries and embroidery works were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy merchants of the time.
The 18th century saw the rise of Peder Stadheim, a renowned shipbuilder whose vessels were known for their exceptional craftsmanship and seaworthiness. His ships were instrumental in the expansion of Norwegian maritime trade and exploration during this period.
In more recent times, the name Stadheim has been associated with figures such as Knut Stadheim, a celebrated Norwegian novelist and playwright who lived from 1876 to 1954. His works explored themes of rural life, family dynamics, and the struggles of the working class.
While the Stadheim surname has its roots in Norway, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical origins and connections to the Viking era and medieval Norwegian society remain an integral part of its legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stadheim
Among Census respondents with the surname Stadheim, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Stadheim 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 Stadheim surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.2% · 198
- Hispanic or Latino3.8% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 1
- Two or more races0.5% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stadheim
Stadheim 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
#104,156
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 172
+8 bearers (+4.9%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 2,502 places
2020
#94,341
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 208
+36 bearers (+20.9%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Up 9,815 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #101,654 | 164 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #104,156 | 172 | 0.06 | +8 bearers (+4.9%) | Down 2,502 places |
| 2020 | #94,341 | 208 | 0.07 | +36 bearers (+20.9%) | Up 9,815 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 Stadheim 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 | #104,156 | #94,341 | 9.4% |
| Count | 172 | 208 | 20.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.07 | 16.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stadheim bearers went from 172 to 208 (+20.9% change). The surname moved up 9,815 positions in the national ranking, going from #104,156 to #94,341.
FAQ
Stadheim surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stadheim?
Name Census estimates that about 239 living Americans carry the surname Stadheim. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,434,119 residents.
How common is Stadheim?
Stadheim ranks #94,341 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 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 208 people with the surname Stadheim. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (239), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 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 Stadheim.
Has Stadheim become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stadheim went from 172 recorded bearers to 208. That is an increase of 36 (+20.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #104,156 to #94,341.
What does the Census say about the background of Stadheim?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stadheim, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.5%). 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 Stadheim in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.2% (198 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stadheim appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.2%), Hispanic (3.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.5%). 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 Stadheim (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 Stadheim mean?
A Norwegian surname deriving from a farmstead name meaning "the homestead". 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 Stadheim (0.07 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 people have the last name Stadheim?
Find out how many people have the surname Stadheim on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.