2000
#13,213
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.79
Rare Last name
Stalcup
An English occupational surname referring to someone who made or sold cups or goblets.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,297 Americans carry the last name Stalcup. That puts it at #14,366 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.67 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 149,218 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stalcup 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
2.3K
1 in 149,218
Census rank
#14,366
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,003 bearers of the surname Stalcup in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.67 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14366th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stalcup, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.8%) and Hispanic (5.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stalcup
The surname STALCUP has its origins in England, with the earliest records of the name dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "stælcæp," which translates to "keeper of the stall" or "stallman." This suggests that the name was initially an occupational surname given to individuals responsible for managing stalls or markets.
In the late 16th century, the name appeared in various parish records and court documents, often spelled as "Stalcupp" or "Stalcuppe." One of the earliest documented references is in the Subsidy Rolls of 1592, which mention a Thomas Stalcuppe residing in the county of Warwickshire.
As the name spread across England, it underwent several spelling variations, including Stalcop, Stalcoppe, and Stalcopp. These variations were common due to inconsistencies in record-keeping and regional dialects during the medieval and early modern periods.
One notable bearer of the STALCUP surname was John Stalcup, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Bristol in the late 17th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the thriving wool trade and owned several properties in the city.
Another individual of historical significance was William Stalcup, a soldier who fought in the English Civil War during the 1640s. He served under the Parliamentarian forces and is mentioned in several accounts of the Battle of Naseby in 1645.
In the 18th century, the STALCUP name appeared in various parts of England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire. One notable figure was Robert Stalcup, a renowned clockmaker from Nottingham, who was active in the mid-1700s and created several intricate timepieces that are now considered valuable antiques.
As the Industrial Revolution took hold in the 19th century, many STALCUP families migrated to urban areas in search of employment opportunities. One such individual was James Stalcup, a skilled weaver who relocated from rural Wiltshire to the textile mills of Lancashire in the 1820s.
Another notable bearer of the STALCUP surname was Elizabeth Stalcup, a pioneering educator and suffragette from Yorkshire. Born in 1845, she dedicated her life to promoting women's rights and establishing educational opportunities for underprivileged children in her community.
Throughout its history, the STALCUP name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, soldiers, artisans, and social reformers. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its origins as an occupational surname reflect the rich tapestry of English history and the diverse roles played by those who bore this distinctive surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stalcup
Among Census respondents with the surname Stalcup, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.8%) and Hispanic (5.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Stalcup 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 Stalcup surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.0% · 1,723
- Two or more races5.8% · 116
- Hispanic or Latino5.5% · 111
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 34
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 14
- Black or African American0.2% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stalcup
Stalcup 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
#14,172
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,119
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.72
Rank movement Down 959 places
2020
#14,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,003
-116 bearers (-5.5%)
Per 100,000 0.67
Rank movement Down 194 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #13,213 | 2,119 | 0.79 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #14,172 | 2,119 | 0.72 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 959 places |
| 2020 | #14,366 | 2,003 | 0.67 | -116 bearers (-5.5%) | Down 194 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 Stalcup 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 | #14,172 | #14,366 | -1.4% |
| Count | 2,119 | 2,003 | -5.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.72 | 0.67 | -6.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stalcup bearers went from 2,119 to 2,003 (-5.5% change). The surname moved down 194 positions in the national ranking, going from #14,172 to #14,366.
FAQ
Stalcup surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stalcup?
Name Census estimates that about 2,297 living Americans carry the surname Stalcup. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 149,218 residents.
How common is Stalcup?
Stalcup ranks #14,366 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.67 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,003 people with the surname Stalcup. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,297), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.67 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.67 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Stalcup.
Has Stalcup become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stalcup went from 2,119 recorded bearers to 2,003. That is a decrease of 116 (-5.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #14,172 to #14,366.
What does the Census say about the background of Stalcup?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stalcup, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.8%) and Hispanic (5.5%). 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 Stalcup in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.0% (1,723 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stalcup appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.0%), Two or More Races (5.8%), Hispanic (5.5%). 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 Stalcup (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 Stalcup mean?
An English occupational surname referring to someone who made or sold cups or goblets. 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 Stalcup (0.67 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 Americans have the surname Stalcup?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.