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

Stap, 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 Stap surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stap in America

Stap is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stap surname appeared 118 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 Stap.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stap 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 Stap

The surname STAP is of Dutch origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the Netherlands, specifically in the regions of Friesland and Groningen. The name is thought to be derived from the Old Frisian word "stap," which means "step" or "stride."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the STAP surname can be found in the Dutch baptismal records of 1588, where a certain Jan Stap was mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use during the late 16th century in the Netherlands.

In the 17th century, the STAP surname appears in various historical documents, including the records of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). One notable individual from this period was Pieter Stap, a merchant and ship's captain who made several voyages to the East Indies between 1635 and 1650.

The STAP name is also linked to several place names in the Netherlands, such as Staphorst, a town in the province of Overijssel. It is possible that the surname may have been derived from or influenced by these place names, although the exact connection is not entirely clear.

Among the notable individuals with the STAP surname throughout history are:

1. Hendrik Stap (1730-1804), a Dutch painter known for his landscape and architectural works.
2. Johannes Stap (1792-1863), a Dutch theologian and professor at the University of Groningen.
3. Willem Stap (1819-1891), a Dutch politician and member of the Dutch House of Representatives.
4. Cornelis Stap (1854-1932), a Dutch architect who designed several notable buildings in Rotterdam and Amsterdam.
5. Gerrit Stap (1902-1975), a Dutch sculptor and artist known for his abstract and modernist works.

While the STAP surname may not be among the most common in the Netherlands, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been associated with various professions, from merchants and sailors to artists and politicians.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stap

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

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

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