2000
#124,109
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Stimach
A surname derived from the Slovak word "strmý" meaning steep or precipitous.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Stimach. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stimach 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Stimach in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stimach, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stimach
The surname Stimach is of German origin, and it is believed to have emerged in the 14th century in the region of Bavaria. The name is thought to be derived from the old German word "stim," which means "voice" or "sound," combined with the suffix "-ach," which is commonly found in place names.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stimach can be found in a document dating back to the year 1387, which mentions a certain Johannes Stimach from the town of Augsburg. This suggests that the name may have originated in or around this area of southern Germany.
In the 15th century, the Stimach name appears in several historical records, including land deeds and tax records, indicating that the family had established themselves as landowners and citizens of some prominence in the region.
The Stimach name is also associated with a few notable figures throughout history. In the 16th century, a man named Hans Stimach (1512-1587) was a respected scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Ingolstadt. His writings on ethics and metaphysics were highly influential during the Renaissance period.
Another prominent Stimach was Anna Stimach (1678-1745), a Bavarian nun who became known for her philanthropic work and her efforts to establish schools and orphanages in her local community.
In the 18th century, a military officer named Georg Stimach (1725-1798) distinguished himself in the service of the Holy Roman Empire and was awarded several honors for his bravery in battle.
The Stimach family also produced a notable artist in the 19th century, Franz Stimach (1824-1891), whose landscapes and portraits were widely acclaimed and exhibited in galleries throughout Germany and Austria.
A final noteworthy individual bearing the Stimach name was Maria Stimach (1863-1932), a pioneering educator who advocated for the rights of women and founded several progressive schools in Bavaria that emphasized vocational training and practical skills.
While the Stimach name may not be as widely known as some other German surnames, its history can be traced back over six centuries, with roots firmly planted in the region of Bavaria. The name's longevity and the achievements of various Stimach individuals over the centuries attest to its enduring legacy within German culture and society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stimach
Among Census respondents with the surname Stimach, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Stimach 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 Stimach surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.9% · 111
- Two or more races3.4% · 4
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stimach
Stimach 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
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
-5 bearers (-3.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,340 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-6 bearers (-4.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,821 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 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-3.9%) | Down 12,340 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-4.9%) | Down 7,821 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 Stimach 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 | #136,449 | #144,270 | -5.7% |
| Count | 123 | 117 | -4.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stimach bearers went from 123 to 117 (-4.9% change). The surname moved down 7,821 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #144,270.
FAQ
Stimach surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stimach?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Stimach. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Stimach?
Stimach ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 117 people with the surname Stimach. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), 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 Stimach.
Has Stimach become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stimach went from 123 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 6 (-4.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Stimach?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stimach, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Black (0.9%). 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 Stimach in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.9% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stimach appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.9%), Two or More Races (3.4%), Black (0.9%). 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 Stimach (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 Stimach mean?
A surname derived from the Slovak word "strmý" meaning steep or precipitous. 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 Stimach (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 people are called Stimach?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Stimach on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.