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

Stodolak, 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 Stodolak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stodolak in America

Stodolak is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stodolak surname appeared 130 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 Stodolak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stodolak 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 Stodolak

The surname Stodolak has its origins in Poland, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Polish word "stodoła," which means "barn" or "granary." This suggests that the name initially referred to someone who worked or lived in or near a barn or granary.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Stodolak can be found in historical records from the 15th century in the regions of Lesser Poland and Silesia. During this time, surnames were often derived from occupations, places of residence, or physical characteristics.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Stodolak appears in a 1472 land registry from the town of Bielsko-Biała, where a certain Jan Stodolak is mentioned as a landowner. This suggests that the name had already become established as a hereditary surname by that time.

In the 16th century, the name Stodolak can be found in various historical documents, including court records and parish registers, primarily in the areas around Kraków and Katowice. One notable figure from this period was Wojciech Stodolak (1520-1588), a prominent merchant and landowner from the town of Oświęcim.

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the Stodolak name continued to be present in various parts of Poland, with some individuals achieving notable status. For example, Jakub Stodolak (1645-1712) was a respected scholar and professor at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków.

In the 19th century, the name Stodolak appeared in records from various regions of Poland, including the areas around Poznań, Łódź, and Warszawa. One notable figure from this period was Franciszek Stodolak (1825-1891), a prominent writer and journalist who played an active role in the Polish national revival movement.

Other notable individuals with the surname Stodolak include: Kazimierz Stodolak (1879-1942), a celebrated Polish painter and artist; Józef Stodolak (1888-1963), a well-known architect who designed several iconic buildings in Kraków; and Maria Stodolak (1912-1998), a renowned actress and theater director who performed in many acclaimed productions throughout her career.

While the Stodolak name has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain firmly rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Poland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stodolak

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

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

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