2000
#124,109
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Stima
A surname derived from the Italian word "stima," meaning "esteem" or "respect."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Stima. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stima 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Stima in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stima, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Black (4.8%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stima
The surname Stima is believed to have originated in Italy, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "stimare," which means "to estimate" or "to value." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in professions related to valuation, such as appraisers or tax collectors.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Stima surname can be found in a 13th-century document from the city of Florence, where a certain Ser Guido Stima was mentioned as a notary public. This document provides evidence of the name's presence in Italy during the Middle Ages.
In the 14th century, a notable individual bearing the Stima surname was Bartolomeo Stima, a merchant from the city of Genoa. He was recorded as having conducted trade with various Mediterranean ports, indicating the name's association with commercial activities.
As the Stima surname spread across Italy, it also appeared in different regional variations, including Stimma and Stimati. These variations were likely influenced by local dialects and pronunciation patterns.
During the Renaissance period, a prominent figure named Giovanni Stima (1475-1542) gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer. He is credited with designing several notable buildings in Rome, including the Church of Santa Maria della Pace.
Another noteworthy individual with the Stima surname was Pietro Stima (1612-1686), a renowned Italian painter from the Baroque era. His works were commissioned by several wealthy patrons and can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.
In the 18th century, a place called Stima was recorded as a small village in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. It is possible that the surname may have originated from this location or that individuals from this village adopted the name Stima.
Over the centuries, the Stima surname has been carried by various individuals who have made significant contributions in fields such as art, architecture, commerce, and academia. While the name may not have attained widespread fame, it has left its mark on Italian history and culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stima
Among Census respondents with the surname Stima, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Black (4.8%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Stima 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 Stima surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.5% · 95
- Black or African American4.8% · 5
- Two or more races3.8% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stima
Stima 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
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-15 bearers (-11.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 22,092 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-8 bearers (-7.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,788 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,109 | 128 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | -15 bearers (-11.7%) | Down 22,092 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-7.1%) | Down 6,788 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 Stima 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 | #146,201 | #152,989 | -4.6% |
| Count | 113 | 105 | -7.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stima bearers went from 113 to 105 (-7.1% change). The surname moved down 6,788 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #152,989.
FAQ
Stima surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stima?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Stima. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Stima?
Stima ranks #152,989 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 105 people with the surname Stima. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), 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 Stima.
Has Stima become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stima went from 113 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Stima?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stima, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Black (4.8%) and Two or More Races (3.8%). 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 Stima in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.5% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stima appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.5%), Black (4.8%), Two or More Races (3.8%). 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 Stima (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 Stima mean?
A surname derived from the Italian word "stima," meaning "esteem" or "respect." 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 Stima (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 many Americans have the surname Stima?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.