2000
#123,314
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Stogden
A habitational surname derived from a place name in England.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Stogden. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stogden surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Stogden in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stogden, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 59.2%. The next largest groups are White (30.8%) and Black (6.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stogden
The surname Stogden is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period, likely around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be derived from a combination of the Old English words "stoc" meaning "a place" and "denu" meaning "a valley," suggesting that the name referred to someone who lived in a valley or wooded area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stogden can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1334, where a certain William Stogdene is mentioned. This record provides evidence that the name was present in the region of Sussex during the 14th century.
In the 15th century, the Stogden surname appears in various historical documents such as the Feet of Fines records for Surrey in 1460, where a John Stogden is mentioned. These records often documented land transactions and property ownership, indicating that the Stogden family may have held land or property during this period.
The Stogden surname is also found in the Pipe Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1485, which were financial records maintained by the Exchequer. This suggests that members of the Stogden family were involved in monetary transactions or taxation in the region of Cambridgeshire during the late 15th century.
One notable individual with the surname Stogden was Sir Thomas Stogden, a member of the English gentry who lived during the 16th century (circa 1520-1590). He was a landowner and held various positions of authority in his local community.
Another person of historical significance was Richard Stogden (1585-1652), an English clergyman who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, during the early 17th century. He was known for his influential sermons and writings on religious matters.
In the 18th century, the Stogden surname appeared in various parish records and local documents from counties such as Kent, Surrey, and Sussex, indicating the continued presence of the family in these areas.
One notable figure from this period was William Stogden (1725-1798), a merchant and businessman from London who made significant contributions to the city's trade and commerce.
Throughout the 19th century, the Stogden surname remained present in various regions of England, with individuals bearing the name appearing in census records, birth and marriage registers, and other official documents.
John Stogden (1810-1887) was a prominent figure during this time, serving as a local magistrate and landowner in the county of Kent, where he played an active role in community affairs.
While the Stogden surname has its roots firmly established in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora, contributing to the rich tapestry of global surnames and family histories.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stogden
Among Census respondents with the surname Stogden, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 59.2%. The next largest groups are White (30.8%) and Black (6.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Stogden bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Stogden surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino59.2% · 71
- White30.8% · 37
- Black or African American6.7% · 8
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stogden
Stogden appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#131,379
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,065 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-9 bearers (-7.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,670 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #123,314 | 129 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #131,379 | 129 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 8,065 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.0%) | Down 10,670 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Stogden surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #131,379 | #142,049 | -8.1% |
| Count | 129 | 120 | -7.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stogden bearers went from 129 to 120 (-7.0% change). The surname moved down 10,670 positions in the national ranking, going from #131,379 to #142,049.
FAQ
Stogden surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stogden?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Stogden. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Stogden?
Stogden ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Stogden. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Stogden.
Has Stogden become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stogden went from 129 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 9 (-7.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #131,379 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Stogden?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stogden, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 59.2%. The next largest groups are White (30.8%) and Black (6.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Stogden in the 2020 Census, accounting for 59.2% (71 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stogden appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (59.2%), White (30.8%), Black (6.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Stogden (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Stogden mean?
A habitational surname derived from a place name in England. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Stogden (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Stogden?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.