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

Stillabower, 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 Stillabower surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stillabower in America

Stillabower is the 75564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stillabower surname appeared 255 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 Stillabower.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stillabower 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 Stillabower

The surname Stillabower originated in Germany during the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "Stillbauer," which translates to "quiet farmer" or "still farmer." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived a peaceful and tranquil life as a farmer.

While the exact origin of the name is uncertain, there are records of the name appearing in various German regions, such as Bavaria and Saxony, during the late 1500s and early 1600s. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the registry of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a Johannes Stillabower is listed as a resident in 1612.

As the surname spread throughout Germany and neighboring regions, various spellings emerged, including Stillabauer, Stillebauer, and Stillbauer. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping during that period.

In the 18th century, the Stillabower name began to appear in historical records outside of Germany. One notable mention is in the chronicles of the French and Indian War, where a soldier named Johann Stillabower is recorded as serving in the Prussian Army during the conflict in 1756.

Another significant figure bearing the Stillabower name was Wilhelm Stillabower, a prominent philosopher and scholar who lived from 1732 to 1808. He was known for his works on ethics and metaphysics, and his writings were widely studied in academic circles throughout Europe.

As the centuries passed, the Stillabower name continued to spread across the globe, with individuals bearing the surname making their mark in various fields. One such individual was Anna Stillabower, a renowned artist who lived from 1875 to 1955. Her landscape paintings and portraits were celebrated for their intricate details and vibrant colors.

In the realm of literature, Hans Stillabower, born in 1892, was a celebrated German poet and playwright. His works often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, earning him critical acclaim and a loyal following among literary enthusiasts.

Finally, it is worth mentioning Erik Stillabower, a pioneering scientist who lived from 1920 to 2001. His groundbreaking research in the field of genetics and molecular biology paved the way for numerous advancements in modern medicine and our understanding of hereditary diseases.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stillabower

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

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

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