2010
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Stauffenecker
A surname derived from a location, likely a place called Stauffeneck.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Stauffenecker. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stauffenecker 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
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Stauffenecker in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stauffenecker, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stauffenecker
The surname Stauffenecker is of German origin, originating in the southern regions of Germany during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Old High German words "stouf" meaning a steep hill or cliff, and "ecke" meaning a corner or angle. This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived near a prominent cliff or hillside location.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stauffenecker can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Salemitanus, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the Benedictine abbey of Salem in modern-day Baden-Württemberg, dating back to the 13th century. The entry mentions a "Cunradus Stouffenecker" as a landowner in the region.
During the 15th century, the name appears in various records across southern Germany, with variations in spelling such as Staufenecker, Stauffenegger, and Staufenegger. This indicates the name's regional popularity and the variations that emerged over time.
Notable individuals with the surname Stauffenecker include:
1. Hans Stauffenecker (1455-1527), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Nuremberg, who played a significant role in the city's trade and politics during the Renaissance period.
2. Anna Stauffenecker (1562-1622), a renowned herbalist and midwife from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, whose expertise in traditional medicine was highly sought after in her time.
3. Christoph Stauffenecker (1611-1677), a Lutheran theologian and scholar from Augsburg, who authored several influential works on religious doctrine and biblical interpretation.
4. Johann Stauffenecker (1678-1746), a skilled architect and master builder from Ulm, who oversaw the construction of several notable churches and public buildings in the region.
5. Maria Stauffenecker (1785-1863), a celebrated painter and engraver from Munich, whose works depicted scenes from Bavarian folk life and captured the culture of her time.
While the name Stauffenecker is less common today, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of German surnames, with its origins rooted in the geographical features and historical narratives of southern Germany.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stauffenecker
Among Census respondents with the surname Stauffenecker, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Stauffenecker 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 Stauffenecker surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.0% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stauffenecker
Stauffenecker 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
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-14 bearers (-12.2%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 11,129 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -14 bearers (-12.2%) | Down 11,129 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 Stauffenecker 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 | #144,141 | #155,270 | -7.7% |
| Count | 115 | 101 | -12.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stauffenecker bearers went from 115 to 101 (-12.2% change). The surname moved down 11,129 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #155,270.
FAQ
Stauffenecker surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stauffenecker?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Stauffenecker. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Stauffenecker?
Stauffenecker ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 101 people with the surname Stauffenecker. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), 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 Stauffenecker.
Has Stauffenecker become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stauffenecker went from 115 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 14 (-12.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Stauffenecker?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stauffenecker, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Two or More Races (1.0%). 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 Stauffenecker in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.0% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stauffenecker appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.0%), Hispanic (2.0%), Two or More Races (1.0%). 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 Stauffenecker (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 Stauffenecker mean?
A surname derived from a location, likely a place called Stauffeneck. 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 Stauffenecker (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 people share the surname Stauffenecker?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.