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

Stahlke, 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 Stahlke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stahlke in America

Stahlke is the 85049th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stahlke surname appeared 220 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 Stahlke.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stahlke 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 Stahlke

The surname Stahlke is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages in the region of central Europe. It is believed to have derived from an occupational name, referring to someone who worked with steel or was a steelmaker. The name itself is thought to have originated from the German word "Stahl," meaning steel, combined with a diminutive suffix "-ke" or "-chen," indicating a small or little person.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Stahlke can be found in historical documents from the 15th and 16th centuries in areas such as Saxony and Brandenburg, which were known for their rich metalworking traditions. One notable bearer of this name was Johann Stahlke, a renowned blacksmith who lived in the town of Meissen, Saxony, during the late 15th century.

In the 17th century, the Stahlke surname appeared in various church records and town registers throughout Germany, indicating its widespread use across different regions. During this period, variations in spelling were common, with forms such as Stahlike, Stahlken, and Stählke being used interchangeably.

One prominent figure associated with the Stahlke name was Friedrich Wilhelm Stahlke, a German theologian and philosopher born in 1695 in Halberstadt, who made significant contributions to the field of religious studies. Another notable bearer was Carl August Stahlke, a 19th-century German artist and engraver born in 1810 in Berlin, known for his intricate etchings and engravings.

As the Stahlke family spread throughout Germany and beyond, the name appeared in various historical records and documents. For example, in the early 19th century, a Johann Friedrich Stahlke was mentioned in the chronicles of the city of Magdeburg for his role as a prominent merchant and community leader.

Other notable individuals with the Stahlke surname include Erich Stahlke, a German naval officer and submarine commander during World War II, born in 1903 in Stargard, and Heinz Stahlke, a German-born American artist and sculptor active in the mid-20th century, known for his works in bronze and stone.

While the Stahlke surname is not among the most common in Germany today, its rich history and connection to the metalworking traditions of central Europe have left an indelible mark on the region's cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stahlke

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

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

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