2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Stichman
A surname referring to a person skilled in embroidery or needlework.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Stichman. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stichman 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Stichman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stichman, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stichman
The surname Stichman is of German origin, emerging in the 14th century. It is derived from the Middle High German word "sticken," which means "to embroider" or "to stitch." The name likely originated in regions where embroidery and needlework were common trades.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stichman can be found in the Heidelberg Municipal Archives, dated 1387. The record mentions a "Hans Stichman," a tailor residing in the city. This suggests the name was already established by the late 14th century.
In the 15th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Stickman," "Stichemannus," and "Stychmanne." These variations reflect the spelling inconsistencies of the time. The name was also associated with certain place names, like "Stichmansfeld," a village in Bavaria.
Notable individuals bearing the Stichman surname include Johann Stichman (1592-1668), a German theologian and professor at the University of Wittenberg. Another prominent figure was Wilhelm Stichman (1707-1791), a German composer and organist who worked in the court of Prince-Bishop of Bamberg.
In the 18th century, the Stichman family produced several distinguished members. Peter Stichman (1736-1809) was a renowned German painter and engraver, known for his intricate landscape and architectural works. His contemporary, Jakob Stichman (1741-1815), was a respected jurist and legal scholar in Saxony.
Crossing the Atlantic, one of the earliest recorded Stichmans in America was Hans Stichman, who arrived in Pennsylvania from the Palatinate region of Germany in 1749. His descendants went on to establish a prominent lineage in the United States.
Throughout history, the Stichman surname has been associated with craftsmanship, particularly in the textile and embroidery trades. Its German roots and variations reflect the rich cultural heritage and migration patterns of those bearing this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stichman
Among Census respondents with the surname Stichman, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Stichman 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 Stichman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.5% · 117
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stichman
Stichman 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
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+3 bearers (+2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,624 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+12 bearers (+11.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,483 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.9%) | Down 6,624 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+11.1%) | Up 9,483 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 Stichman 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 | #151,532 | #142,049 | 6.3% |
| Count | 108 | 120 | 11.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stichman bearers went from 108 to 120 (+11.1% change). The surname moved up 9,483 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #142,049.
FAQ
Stichman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stichman?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Stichman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Stichman?
Stichman ranks #142,049 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 120 people with the surname Stichman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), 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 Stichman.
Has Stichman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stichman went from 108 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 12 (+11.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Stichman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stichman, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Stichman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.5% (117 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stichman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.5%), Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Stichman (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 Stichman mean?
A surname referring to a person skilled in embroidery or needlework. 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 Stichman (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 common is the surname Stichman?
See how many Americans have the surname Stichman on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.