2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Stodolak
A Slavic surname derived from the word "stodola" meaning a barn or granary.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Stodolak. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stodolak 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Stodolak in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stodolak, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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In the 16th century, the name Stodolak can be found in various historical documents, including court records and parish registers, primarily in the areas around Kraków and Katowice.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stodolak
Among Census respondents with the surname Stodolak, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Stodolak 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 Stodolak surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.2% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stodolak
Stodolak 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
#130,610
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
+23 bearers (+21.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 12,209 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-15 bearers (-11.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,147 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #130,610 | 130 | 0.04 | +23 bearers (+21.5%) | Up 12,209 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -15 bearers (-11.5%) | Down 15,147 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 Stodolak 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 | #130,610 | #145,757 | -11.6% |
| Count | 130 | 115 | -11.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stodolak bearers went from 130 to 115 (-11.5% change). The surname moved down 15,147 positions in the national ranking, going from #130,610 to #145,757.
FAQ
Stodolak surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stodolak?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Stodolak. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Stodolak?
Stodolak ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Stodolak. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Stodolak.
Has Stodolak become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stodolak went from 130 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 15 (-11.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #130,610 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Stodolak?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stodolak, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). 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 Stodolak in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.2% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stodolak appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.2%), Hispanic (4.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). 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 Stodolak (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 Stodolak mean?
A Slavic surname derived from the word "stodola" meaning a barn or granary. 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 Stodolak (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 common is the surname Stodolak?
Find out how common the surname Stodolak is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.