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

Stolicker, 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 Stolicker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stolicker in America

Stolicker is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stolicker surname appeared 116 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 Stolicker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stolicker 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 Stolicker

The surname STOLICKER is thought to have originated in Germany during the medieval period, possibly derived from an occupational name or a descriptive nickname. One theory suggests that it may be linked to the German word "Stullen," meaning "remnant" or "leftover," implying a connection to a baker or miller who worked with flour remnants.

Another possibility is that STOLICKER evolved from a geographic location name, though the specific place of origin remains uncertain. Some speculate it could be related to the town of Stollhofen in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, or the village of Stölln in Brandenburg, Germany.

Early records mentioning the STOLICKER surname are scarce, but it is believed to have been established by the 15th or 16th century in various regions of Germany. One of the earliest documented instances is Hans Stolicker, born around 1520 in Augsburg, Germany, who was a renowned clockmaker and inventor during the Renaissance era.

In the 17th century, Johann Stolicker (1632-1701) was a prominent Lutheran theologian and pastor in Saxony, Germany, known for his scholarly works on theology and church history.

Moving into the 18th century, Friedrich Stolicker (1710-1784) was a German composer and organist from Erfurt, who contributed to the development of church music during the Baroque period.

During the 19th century, the name gained recognition with Carl Stolicker (1825-1891), a German-American artist and illustrator who worked for Harper's Magazine and created illustrations for numerous books and publications.

Another notable figure was Maria Stolicker (1870-1945), a German philanthropist and social activist who dedicated her life to improving the lives of underprivileged children and establishing orphanages and schools in her hometown of Berlin.

While the exact origins of the STOLICKER surname remain somewhat ambiguous, its presence in various regions of Germany throughout history suggests a rich cultural heritage and a long-standing tradition associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stolicker

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

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

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