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

Stoetzer, 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 Stoetzer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stoetzer in America

Stoetzer is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stoetzer surname appeared 170 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 Stoetzer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stoetzer 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 Stoetzer

The surname STOETZER has its origins in Germany, where it first appeared in the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "Stotzer," which means "to push" or "to strike." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked as a woodcutter or a blacksmith, professions that involved striking or pushing objects.

The earliest recorded instance of the name STOETZER can be found in the town of Zwickau, in the state of Saxony, Germany. In 1567, a man named Hans STOETZER was mentioned in the town's records as a blacksmith.

In the late 16th century, the surname STOETZER began to spread to other parts of Germany, particularly in the regions of Thuringia and Brandenburg. One notable bearer of the name was Johann STOETZER (1565-1631), a Lutheran minister and theologian from Weimar, Thuringia.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the STOETZER family continued to make their mark in various fields. In 1687, a man named Christoph STOETZER (1633-1719) became a respected architect in Berlin, where he designed several churches and other buildings.

Another notable figure with the surname STOETZER was Johann Heinrich STOETZER (1737-1800), a German musician and composer from Halle, Saxony-Anhalt. He was known for his contributions to the development of the Singspiel, a form of German operetta.

In the 19th century, the STOETZER name spread beyond Germany's borders. One of the most prominent bearers of the name during this period was Ludwig STOETZER (1812-1896), an Austrian writer and journalist from Vienna.

As the STOETZER family continued to grow and disperse, the name appeared in various historical records and documents across Europe. However, it is important to note that the surname's origins and earliest recorded instances remain firmly rooted in Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stoetzer

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

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

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