2000
#11,134
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,614
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.97
Rare Last name
Stogner
Derived from a Middle English nickname for a strong and stocky person, from the Old English "stoc," meaning "stock, trunk."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,962 Americans carry the last name Stogner. That puts it at #11,628 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.86 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 115,717 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stogner 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
3.0K
1 in 115,717
Census rank
#11,628
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.6K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,583 bearers of the surname Stogner in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.86 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 11628th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stogner, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Hispanic (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stogner
The surname Stogner is believed to have originated in England, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "stog," which means "a place" or "an enclosure." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to describe someone who lived near or worked in such an enclosure or settlement.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stogner can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1195, where it appears as "Stogner." This historical record provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during the late 12th century in the county of Gloucestershire, England.
The name Stogner has also been linked to various place names in England, such as Stogursey, a village in Somerset, and Stogumber, a village in the same county. These place names may have influenced the surname's formation or been derived from it, further solidifying the name's connection to the region.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Stogner was John Stogner, who served as a Member of Parliament for Shaftesbury in 1553. His inclusion in historical records demonstrates the presence of the name during the Tudor period and its association with political representation.
Another notable individual was William Stogner, born in 1628 in Somerset, England. He was a prominent landowner and played a significant role in the local community, serving as a magistrate and participating in various civic affairs.
In the 18th century, the Stogner surname gained further recognition with the birth of Thomas Stogner in 1745 in Gloucestershire. He was a successful merchant and philanthropist, known for his contributions to the local community and charitable endeavors.
Moving into the 19th century, the name Stogner continued to be documented in various records. One notable figure was James Stogner, born in 1812 in Somerset, who was a renowned author and poet. His literary works shed light on the cultural and literary landscape of the time, further cementing the surname's place in English history.
Throughout its history, the surname Stogner has been associated with various occupations, from landowners and merchants to politicians and literary figures. While its exact origins remain uncertain, the name's connection to Old English roots and its presence in historical records dating back to the medieval period solidify its enduring legacy within the English surname landscape.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stogner
Among Census respondents with the surname Stogner, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Hispanic (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Stogner 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 Stogner surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.5% · 2,312
- Two or more races4.3% · 112
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 78
- Black or African American2.0% · 51
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 17
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 13
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stogner
Stogner 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
#11,374
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,773
+159 bearers (+6.1%)
Per 100,000 0.94
Rank movement Down 240 places
2020
#11,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,583
-190 bearers (-6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.86
Rank movement Down 254 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #11,134 | 2,614 | 0.97 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #11,374 | 2,773 | 0.94 | +159 bearers (+6.1%) | Down 240 places |
| 2020 | #11,628 | 2,583 | 0.86 | -190 bearers (-6.9%) | Down 254 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 Stogner 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 | #11,374 | #11,628 | -2.2% |
| Count | 2,773 | 2,583 | -6.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.94 | 0.86 | -8.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stogner bearers went from 2,773 to 2,583 (-6.9% change). The surname moved down 254 positions in the national ranking, going from #11,374 to #11,628.
FAQ
Stogner surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stogner?
Name Census estimates that about 2,962 living Americans carry the surname Stogner. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 115,717 residents.
How common is Stogner?
Stogner ranks #11,628 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.86 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,583 people with the surname Stogner. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,962), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.86 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.86 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Stogner.
Has Stogner become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stogner went from 2,773 recorded bearers to 2,583. That is a decrease of 190 (-6.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #11,374 to #11,628.
What does the Census say about the background of Stogner?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stogner, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Hispanic (3.0%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Stogner in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.5% (2,312 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stogner appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.5%), Two or More Races (4.3%), Hispanic (3.0%). 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 Stogner (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 Stogner mean?
Derived from a Middle English nickname for a strong and stocky person, from the Old English "stoc," meaning "stock, trunk." 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 Stogner (0.86 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 have the surname Stogner?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.