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

Stoff, 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 Stoff surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stoff in America

Stoff is the 60790th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stoff surname appeared 331 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 Stoff.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stoff 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 Stoff

The surname STOFF has its origins in Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "stoff," which means "fabric" or "material." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked with fabrics, such as a weaver or a tailor.

In the early days, the name was often spelled as "Stoffe" or "Stoffel," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Reichsmatrikel" (Imperial Register) of 1521, which mentions a certain "Hans Stoffe" from the town of Augsburg.

The name STOFF was particularly prevalent in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where textile production was a significant industry during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods. As the textile trade flourished, the surname became associated with skilled artisans and merchants involved in the production and trade of fabrics.

In the 17th century, the name STOFF appeared in various municipal records and church registers across Germany. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Johann Christoph Stoff (1619-1679), a German composer and organist, and Johann Jakob Stoff (1692-1744), a Lutheran theologian and author from Nuremberg.

As the centuries progressed, the name STOFF spread beyond Germany through migration and trade. In the 18th century, records show instances of the name in neighboring countries like Austria and Switzerland, as well as in more distant regions like the Netherlands and England.

One prominent figure with the surname STOFF was Karl Stoff (1832-1898), a German-American entrepreneur and industrialist who founded the Stoff Brewing Company in St. Louis, Missouri. Another notable individual was Wilhelm Stoff (1874-1949), a German architect and urban planner responsible for designing several landmark buildings in Berlin.

Other individuals of historical significance bearing the surname STOFF include Friedrich Stoff (1875-1942), a German politician and member of the Reichstag, and Hans Stoff (1888-1968), a German artist known for his expressionist paintings and woodcuts.

While the name STOFF may have originated from a humble profession, it has evolved over time to represent a rich heritage and a diverse array of achievements across various fields, reflecting the dynamic nature of surnames and their ability to transcend their initial meanings.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stoff

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

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

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