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

Stoeffler, 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 Stoeffler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stoeffler in America

Stoeffler is the 68949th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stoeffler surname appeared 285 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 Stoeffler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stoeffler 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 Stoeffler

The surname Stoeffler is of German origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.

The name Stoeffler is derived from the German word "Stöffel," which was a nickname used to refer to someone with a stocky or sturdy build. This nickname likely arose as a descriptive term for an individual's physical appearance or stature.

Historical records suggest that the earliest known instances of the name Stoeffler can be found in various municipal and church documents from the 14th and 15th centuries. For example, a record from the town of Nuremberg in 1437 mentions a "Hans Stoeffler" as a resident.

While there are no known references to the name Stoeffler in major historical manuscripts like the Domesday Book, the surname has been linked to several notable individuals throughout history.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Stoeffler was Johannes Stoeffler (1452-1531), a German mathematician, astronomer, and Catholic priest. He is renowned for his work in predicting planetary movements and for his contributions to the field of astronomy during the Renaissance period.

Another notable figure was Johann Stoeffler (1565-1629), a German composer and organist who served as the court musician for the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg. His compositions, particularly his sacred works, were highly regarded during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, Johann Philipp Stoeffler (1725-1784) was a prominent German architect known for his work on various churches and public buildings in the Palatinate region of Germany.

The name Stoeffler has also been associated with several places and locations within Germany. For instance, the village of Stöffeln in Baden-Württemberg is believed to have derived its name from the surname Stoeffler, potentially indicating a connection to an early settler or landowner with that name.

Throughout the centuries, variations in the spelling of the surname have emerged, such as Stöffler, Stoeffler, Stöffeler, and Stoeffeler. These variations reflect regional linguistic differences and the evolution of the German language over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stoeffler

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

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

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