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

Stoflet, 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 Stoflet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stoflet in America

Stoflet is the 77264th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stoflet surname appeared 248 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 Stoflet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stoflet 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 Stoflet

The surname Stoflet originates from the German language and can be traced back to the early 15th century in the region of Bavaria, Germany. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "stoffel," which referred to a small or stunted person.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stoflet can be found in a 1432 document from the town of Nuremberg, which mentions a "Hans Stoflet" as a resident. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by that time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Stoflet name spread across various parts of Germany, including the states of Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, and Rhineland-Palatinate. Several villages and towns, such as Stoffelberg and Stoffelshausen, may have derived their names from individuals bearing the Stoflet surname.

In the late 17th century, a notable figure named Johann Stoflet (1652-1718) was documented as a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Heidelberg. His success and influence likely contributed to the recognition of the Stoflet name within the region.

Another historical figure with the Stoflet surname was Wilhelm Stoflet (1780-1845), a German military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. He gained recognition for his bravery and strategic skills during various battles throughout Europe.

The Stoflet name also found its way to other parts of Europe, including France and Switzerland, likely through migration or trade routes. One such individual was Pierre Stoflet (1792-1867), a Swiss clockmaker renowned for his intricate and precise timepieces.

As the Stoflet family expanded, some members ventured further afield, with recorded instances of the name appearing in regions like the Netherlands and even as far as Russia. One notable individual was Nikolai Stoflet (1832-1901), a Russian artist known for his landscapes and portraits.

Over time, variations in spelling emerged, including Stofflet, Stoffleit, and Stöflet, reflecting regional dialects and preferences. However, the core origin and meaning of the name remained rooted in the German language and the reference to a small or stunted person.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stoflet

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

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

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