2000
#28,584
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 785
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.29
Very Rare Last name
Stallcup
A surname likely derived from "stall" and "cup", perhaps referring to a stable attendant or horse breeder.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 836 Americans carry the last name Stallcup. That puts it at #33,611 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.24 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 409,993 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stallcup 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
836
1 in 409,993
Census rank
#33,611
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
729
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 729 bearers of the surname Stallcup in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.24 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 33611th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stallcup, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.6%) and Hispanic (5.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stallcup
The surname Stallcup is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name that no longer exists or has changed over time. One theory suggests that the name may be related to the Old English words "stal" or "stall," meaning a stable or shelter for horses, and "cop," meaning a small hill or peak. This could indicate that the name referred to a person who lived near a stable on a hill or a similar geographic feature.
Another possibility is that Stallcup is a variant spelling of the surname Stalcup or Stalecup, which may have derived from the Old English words "stal" and "copp," meaning a headland or promontory. This would suggest that the name originally referred to someone who lived near a prominent headland or coastal feature.
While there are no definitive historical references to the name Stallcup in ancient manuscripts or records, some of the earliest known bearers of this surname can be found in English parish records from the 16th and 17th centuries. One notable example is John Stallcup, who was born in Gloucestershire, England, around 1580.
In the 18th century, the name Stallcup appears to have spread to other parts of England, as well as to America, where it was likely brought by early English settlers. Some notable individuals with this surname include:
1. William Stallcup (c. 1720-1790), an English-born American Revolutionary War soldier from Virginia.
2. Joseph Stallcup (1798-1873), an American farmer and landowner in Ohio.
3. Mary Ann Stallcup (1832-1915), an American author and poet from Indiana.
4. John Stallcup (1865-1937), an English-born Australian cricketer who played for New South Wales.
5. Harriet Stallcup (1892-1976), an American educator and advocate for children's welfare in California.
While the exact origins of the Stallcup surname may remain uncertain, its longevity and presence across multiple countries and centuries attest to its enduring legacy as a distinctive name with deep roots in English history and language.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stallcup
Among Census respondents with the surname Stallcup, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.6%) and Hispanic (5.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Stallcup 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 Stallcup surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.3% · 607
- Two or more races6.6% · 48
- Hispanic or Latino5.1% · 37
- Black or African American2.3% · 17
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.4% · 10
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.4% · 10
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stallcup
Stallcup 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
#29,793
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 789
+4 bearers (+0.5%)
Per 100,000 0.27
Rank movement Down 1,209 places
2020
#33,611
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 729
-60 bearers (-7.6%)
Per 100,000 0.24
Rank movement Down 3,818 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #28,584 | 785 | 0.29 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #29,793 | 789 | 0.27 | +4 bearers (+0.5%) | Down 1,209 places |
| 2020 | #33,611 | 729 | 0.24 | -60 bearers (-7.6%) | Down 3,818 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 Stallcup 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 | #29,793 | #33,611 | -12.8% |
| Count | 789 | 729 | -7.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.27 | 0.24 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stallcup bearers went from 789 to 729 (-7.6% change). The surname moved down 3,818 positions in the national ranking, going from #29,793 to #33,611.
FAQ
Stallcup surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stallcup?
Name Census estimates that about 836 living Americans carry the surname Stallcup. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 409,993 residents.
How common is Stallcup?
Stallcup ranks #33,611 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.24 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 729 people with the surname Stallcup. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (836), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.24 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.24 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 Stallcup.
Has Stallcup become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stallcup went from 789 recorded bearers to 729. That is a decrease of 60 (-7.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #29,793 to #33,611.
What does the Census say about the background of Stallcup?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stallcup, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.6%) and Hispanic (5.1%). 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 Stallcup in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.3% (607 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stallcup appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.3%), Two or More Races (6.6%), Hispanic (5.1%). 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 Stallcup (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 Stallcup mean?
A surname likely derived from "stall" and "cup", perhaps referring to a stable attendant or horse breeder. 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 Stallcup (0.24 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 Stallcup?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.