2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Stalsby
A locational surname derived from a place name in England, possibly meaning "stallion farm" or "stud farm".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 112 Americans carry the last name Stalsby. That puts it at #156,269 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,060,307 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stalsby 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
112
1 in 3,060,307
Census rank
#156,269
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
98
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 98 bearers of the surname Stalsby in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156269th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stalsby, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stalsby
The surname Stalsby has its origins in the Scandinavian regions of Northern Europe, specifically in the area that is now modern-day Sweden. The name can be traced back to the 9th or 10th century, during the Viking Age.
Stalsby is believed to be derived from the Old Norse words "stallr" and "byr," which together mean "a farmstead or village with a stable or barn." This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptor for a specific location or settlement where a prominent barn or stable was situated.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stalsby can be found in the "Diplomatarium Suecanum," a collection of medieval Swedish charters and documents dating back to the 13th century. The name appears in this collection as "Stalsby," suggesting that the spelling has remained relatively consistent over time.
In the late 15th century, a man named Olaf Stalsby was mentioned in the "Västgöta-Dala Lagar," a compilation of regional laws and customs from the provinces of Västergötland and Dalecarlia in Sweden. This record provides evidence of the name's continued use and presence in the region during that time period.
During the 16th century, a notable figure named Erik Stalsby (born around 1520) was a prominent Swedish clergyman and theologian. He served as the Bishop of Skara from 1578 until his death in 1586.
Another individual of note was Ingrid Stalsby (1620-1692), a Swedish noblewoman and landowner who was involved in disputes over inheritance rights and property ownership during the latter half of the 17th century.
In the 18th century, a man named Johan Stalsby (1712-1786) was a respected Swedish merchant and businessman who traded in various goods throughout the Baltic region.
The name Stalsby has also been associated with certain place names in Sweden, such as the village of Stalsby in the municipality of Falkenberg. This village likely derived its name from the original meaning of the surname, suggesting a connection to a farmstead or settlement with a prominent barn or stable.
While the surname Stalsby has its roots in Sweden, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, the name's origins and historical significance remain firmly rooted in the Scandinavian region, particularly in the areas that are now part of modern-day Sweden.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stalsby
Among Census respondents with the surname Stalsby, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Stalsby 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 Stalsby surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.9% · 94
- Two or more races4.1% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stalsby
Stalsby appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#156,269
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 98
-6 bearers (-5.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 225 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #156,269 | 98 | 0.03 | -6 bearers (-5.8%) | Down 225 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 Stalsby 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 | #156,044 | #156,269 | -0.1% |
| Count | 104 | 98 | -5.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -18.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stalsby bearers went from 104 to 98 (-5.8% change). The surname moved down 225 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #156,269.
FAQ
Stalsby surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stalsby?
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the surname Stalsby. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,060,307 residents.
How common is Stalsby?
Stalsby ranks #156,269 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 98 people with the surname Stalsby. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (112), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Stalsby.
Has Stalsby become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stalsby went from 104 recorded bearers to 98. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #156,044 to #156,269.
What does the Census say about the background of Stalsby?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stalsby, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.1%). 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 Stalsby in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.9% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stalsby appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.9%), Two or More Races (4.1%). 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 Stalsby (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 Stalsby mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name in England, possibly meaning "stallion farm" or "stud farm". 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 Stalsby (0.03 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 Stalsby?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.