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

Stolarz, 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 Stolarz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stolarz in America

Stolarz is the 41579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stolarz surname appeared 523 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 Stolarz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stolarz 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 Stolarz

The surname Stolarz is of Polish origin, derived from the Polish word "stolarz," which means "carpenter" or "woodworker." This occupational surname emerged in the Middle Ages, likely around the 13th or 14th century, when surnames were becoming more common.

The name Stolarz has its roots in the Polish regions, particularly in the areas that were part of the Kingdom of Poland and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. It was commonly found among the skilled craftsmen who worked with wood, such as carpenters, cabinet makers, and furniture makers.

Historical records show that the name Stolarz appeared in various documents from the 15th century onwards. One notable example is the 1490 census of Krakow, where several individuals with the surname Stolarz were listed as residents of the city.

The earliest known bearer of the surname Stolarz was Jan Stolarz, a carpenter who lived in the town of Kazimierz Dolny in the late 15th century. He was mentioned in the town's records as a skilled craftsman who contributed to the construction of several buildings.

Another notable figure was Jakub Stolarz, a furniture maker from Warsaw, who lived in the 17th century. He was renowned for his intricate woodcarvings and was commissioned to create pieces for the royal court of King Jan III Sobieski.

In the 18th century, Andrzej Stolarz was a prominent carpenter from the city of Lublin. He was responsible for the construction and restoration of several churches and monasteries in the region, including the Church of St. Stanislaus in Lublin.

The 19th century saw the rise of Józef Stolarz, a woodcarver from Zakopane, who became famous for his intricate carved wooden decorations inspired by the folk art of the Tatra Mountains region.

In more recent times, one of the most well-known bearers of the surname was Stanisław Stolarz, a Polish writer and journalist who lived from 1912 to 1994. He was a prominent figure in the Polish literary scene and wrote several novels and short stories.

Throughout its history, the surname Stolarz has been closely associated with the skilled trades of woodworking and carpentry, reflecting the occupations of its earliest bearers. While the name has evolved over time, it has retained its connection to the craftsmanship and artistry of working with wood.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stolarz

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

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

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