2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Stoeberl
A German surname likely derived from a nickname for someone who caused disturbances or stirred up trouble.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Stoeberl. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stoeberl 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Stoeberl in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stoeberl, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stoeberl
The surname Stoeberl originated in the German-speaking regions of central Europe, particularly in areas that are now part of modern-day Austria and Bavaria. The name can be traced back to the 12th century and is believed to have derived from the Old High German word "stoub," meaning dust or fine particles.
This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an occupation or trade associated with dust or fine particles, such as a miller, baker, or perhaps even a stonemason. It's also possible that the name was initially a nickname given to someone who worked in a dusty environment or had a physical characteristic related to dust, such as someone with a dusty complexion or dusty hair.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stoeberl can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the town of Salzburg, Austria, where a certain Johannes Stoeberl was mentioned as a resident. In the 15th century, the name appears in various records from the Bavarian region, including mentions of a family named Stoeberl in the town of Landshut.
While the name Stoeberl is not particularly common, it has been borne by a few notable individuals throughout history. For example, Johann Stoeberl (1741-1806) was an Austrian physician and botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy. Another Stoeberl of note was Franz Xaver Stoeberl (1780-1857), an Austrian writer and journalist who founded one of the earliest literary magazines in Vienna.
In the 18th century, the name Stoeberl also appeared in records from the Bohemian region of the Holy Roman Empire (now part of the Czech Republic), with a family of that name residing in the town of Budweis (modern-day České Budějovice). One notable member of this family was Josef Stoeberl (1790-1856), a Czech-born composer and organist who spent much of his career in Vienna.
Moving into the 19th century, we find references to a German-born artist named Friedrich Stoeberl (1825-1898), who worked primarily in the genre of landscape painting and was known for his depictions of the Bavarian countryside. Another individual of note was the Austrian writer and journalist Karl Stoeberl (1847-1917), who was a prominent figure in the Viennese literary scene of his time.
While not an exhaustive list, these are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the surname Stoeberl throughout history, originating from the German-speaking regions of central Europe and contributing to various fields such as medicine, botany, music, art, and literature.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stoeberl
Among Census respondents with the surname Stoeberl, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Stoeberl 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 Stoeberl surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 112
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stoeberl
Stoeberl 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
#135,593
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
+13 bearers (+11.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,148 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-12 bearers (-9.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,361 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #135,593 | 124 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+11.7%) | Up 3,148 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-9.7%) | Down 12,361 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 Stoeberl 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 | #135,593 | #147,954 | -9.1% |
| Count | 124 | 112 | -9.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stoeberl bearers went from 124 to 112 (-9.7% change). The surname moved down 12,361 positions in the national ranking, going from #135,593 to #147,954.
FAQ
Stoeberl surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stoeberl?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Stoeberl. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Stoeberl?
Stoeberl ranks #147,954 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 112 people with the surname Stoeberl. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), 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 Stoeberl.
Has Stoeberl become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stoeberl went from 124 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 12 (-9.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #135,593 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Stoeberl?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stoeberl, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Stoeberl in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stoeberl appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Stoeberl (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 Stoeberl mean?
A German surname likely derived from a nickname for someone who caused disturbances or stirred up trouble. 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 Stoeberl (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 share the surname Stoeberl?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.