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

Stoen, 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 Stoen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stoen in America

Stoen is the 67943rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stoen surname appeared 290 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 Stoen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stoen 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 Stoen

The surname "STOEN" is believed to have originated in Sweden and dates back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Old Norse word "stíga," which means "to climb" or "to ascend." This suggests that the name may have been associated with people who lived in hilly or mountainous regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Swedish Census Records of 1642, where a man named Anders Stoen is listed as a resident of the village of Gränna, located in the southern province of Småland. This region is known for its rugged terrain and rolling hills, further supporting the potential origin of the name.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Nils Stoen (1620-1695) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Eksjö, also situated in Småland. His descendants continued to play an influential role in the local community for several generations.

Another significant individual bearing the surname was Johan Stoen (1745-1823), a Lutheran minister and scholar who served as the rector of the prestigious Uppsala University in the late 18th century. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of theology and his extensive writings on religious philosophy.

During the 19th century, the name Stoen began to appear in various parts of Norway, likely due to migration patterns between the Scandinavian countries. One such example is Peder Stoen (1810-1887), a Norwegian farmer and landowner from the region of Telemark, who was known for his innovative agricultural practices and advocacy for rural education.

In more recent times, a notable figure with the surname Stoen was Lars Stoen (1901-1978), a Swedish architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the reconstruction and development of several cities in Sweden after World War II, including Stockholm and Gothenburg. His designs were renowned for their innovative approaches to urban planning and sustainable architecture.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as "Steen" or "Sten," may have emerged over time due to regional dialects and linguistic shifts. Additionally, the name may have been influenced by the Old Norse word "steinn," which means "stone," potentially indicating a connection to people who lived or worked in areas with rocky terrain or quarries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stoen

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

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

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