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

Stimage, 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 Stimage surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stimage in America

Stimage is the 76768th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stimage surname appeared 250 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 Stimage.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stimage 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 Stimage

The surname STIMAGE has its origins in England, dating back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "stīg," meaning a path or track, and the word "mæge," referring to a kinsman or relative. Thus, the name likely referred to someone who lived near a particular track or path, perhaps a distant relative of the landowner.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, which mention a John Stymage. The Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1279 also contain a reference to a William Stimage, indicating the name's presence in different regions of England during that era.

STIMAGE has undergone various spelling variations throughout history, such as Stimadge, Stymage, and Stymadge. These variations reflect the lack of standardized spelling conventions in earlier times and regional dialects.

In the 16th century, records show a Thomas Stimage, born around 1520 in Gloucestershire, who was a prominent landowner and merchant. His descendants continued to use the STIMAGE surname in the following centuries.

Another notable figure was Robert STIMAGE, born in 1688 in Oxfordshire, who served as a captain in the British Army during the War of the Spanish Succession. He was known for his valor and leadership during several battles against the French forces.

The STIMAGE surname also has ties to certain place names, such as Stimage Farm in Gloucestershire, which was owned by the family for generations. This connection further reinforces the name's association with landholdings and geographic locations.

Other individuals of historical significance bearing the STIMAGE surname include:

1. William STIMAGE (1745-1812), a respected lawyer and magistrate in London.
2. Elizabeth STIMAGE (1770-1842), a philanthropist and advocate for education in rural areas of Wiltshire.
3. John STIMAGE (1802-1879), a renowned architect responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in Yorkshire.
4. Henry STIMAGE (1825-1901), a pioneering botanist and explorer who documented numerous plant species in the Australian outback.
5. Margaret STIMAGE (1860-1932), a celebrated author and poet whose works explored themes of nature and rural life in the English countryside.

While the STIMAGE surname may have evolved and dispersed across different regions over time, its historical roots can be traced back to the medieval English countryside, where it originated as a descriptive name associated with paths, tracks, and familial ties to the land.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stimage

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

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

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