2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Stalteri
An occupational surname derived from the Italian word 'stalteri' meaning a groom or stableman.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Stalteri. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stalteri 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Stalteri in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stalteri, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stalteri
The surname "STALTERI" is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century in the northern regions of Italy, particularly the area around the city of Milan. The name is derived from the Italian word "staliere," which referred to a person who kept and managed stables or horse stables.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "STALTERI" can be found in the archives of the city of Milan, where a document from 1382 mentions a certain "Giovanni Stalteri" who was employed as a stable master for a wealthy noble family. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.
In the following centuries, the name "STALTERI" spread to other parts of Italy, with records showing families bearing this surname in cities such as Naples, Rome, and Palermo. It is likely that some of these families were originally from the Milan area and carried the name with them as they migrated to other regions.
The name "STALTERI" is also closely related to the Italian word "stalliere," which has a similar meaning and is believed to have evolved from the same root. In some historical documents, the two spellings are used interchangeably, further reinforcing the connection between the name and its equestrian origins.
Notable individuals with the surname "STALTERI" include:
1. Girolamo Stalteri (1592-1670), an Italian painter and architect from Naples who worked extensively in the Baroque style.
2. Antonio Stalteri (1713-1783), a renowned Italian composer and violinist who served as the Kapellmeister (music director) at the court of the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg in Germany.
3. Maria Stalteri (1823-1891), an Italian-born philanthropist and social reformer who immigrated to the United States and established several charitable organizations in New York City.
4. Ettore Stalteri (1876-1957), an Italian-American architect who designed numerous iconic buildings in the Art Deco style, including the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.
5. Gina Stalteri (born 1975), an Italian-Canadian actress and comedian known for her work on television shows like "The Baroness Von Sketch Show" and "Second City Television."
While the surname "STALTERI" may have evolved over time, with variations in spelling and pronunciation, its connection to the equestrian world and the management of stables remains a defining aspect of its historical significance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stalteri
Among Census respondents with the surname Stalteri, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Stalteri 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 Stalteri surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.7% · 112
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stalteri
Stalteri 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
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+5 bearers (+4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,434 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+5 bearers (+4.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,983 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.7%) | Down 4,434 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.5%) | Up 2,983 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 Stalteri 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 | #147,253 | #144,270 | 2.0% |
| Count | 112 | 117 | 4.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stalteri bearers went from 112 to 117 (+4.5% change). The surname moved up 2,983 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #144,270.
FAQ
Stalteri surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stalteri?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Stalteri. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Stalteri?
Stalteri ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 117 people with the surname Stalteri. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Stalteri.
Has Stalteri become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stalteri went from 112 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 5 (+4.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #147,253 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Stalteri?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stalteri, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Stalteri in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.7% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stalteri appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%), Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Stalteri (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 Stalteri mean?
An occupational surname derived from the Italian word 'stalteri' meaning a groom or stableman. 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 Stalteri (0.04 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 share the surname Stalteri?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.