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

Stierhoff, 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 Stierhoff surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stierhoff in America

Stierhoff is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stierhoff surname appeared 163 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 Stierhoff.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stierhoff 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 Stierhoff

The surname Stierhoff is believed to have originated in Germany, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the German words "Stier," meaning "bull," and "hof," meaning "farm" or "courtyard." This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive name or occupational surname for someone who worked with cattle or lived on a farm with bulls.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stierhoff can be found in the town of Mönchengladbach, located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Historical records from the 16th century mention a family with the surname Stierhoff residing in this area.

The name Stierhoff has also been associated with the town of Krefeld, which is situated in the same region of Germany. In the 17th century, there are records of individuals bearing this surname living in Krefeld and the surrounding villages.

While the name Stierhoff is not particularly common, there have been a few notable individuals throughout history who carried this surname. One such person was Johann Stierhoff, a German artist and engraver who lived in the 18th century (1723-1796). His works, primarily etchings and engravings, were highly regarded during his lifetime.

Another individual of note was Heinrich Stierhoff, a German military officer who served in World War I. He was born in 1880 and rose to the rank of Generalleutnant (Lieutenant General) in the Imperial German Army during the conflict.

In the realm of academia, Hans Stierhoff (1892-1963) was a German philosopher and educator who made significant contributions to the field of educational philosophy. He was a proponent of the idea that education should foster critical thinking and individual development.

Additionally, there was a German-American artist named Carl Stierhoff (1868-1944) who was known for his landscape paintings and portraiture. He emigrated to the United States in the late 19th century and lived in New York City, where he became a respected member of the local art community.

While not as prominent as some other surnames, the name Stierhoff has a notable presence in historical records, particularly in the German regions where it is believed to have originated. Despite its relative rarity, it has been borne by individuals who have made contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stierhoff

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

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

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