2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Stolicker
German surname meaning "proud" or "arrogant person".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Stolicker. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stolicker 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Stolicker in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stolicker, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stolicker
Among Census respondents with the surname Stolicker, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Stolicker 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 Stolicker surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.1% · 106
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stolicker
Stolicker 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
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+8 bearers (+7.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,361 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-9 bearers (-7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,490 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.4%) | Down 1,361 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.8%) | Down 8,490 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 Stolicker 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 | #143,149 | #151,639 | -5.9% |
| Count | 116 | 107 | -7.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stolicker bearers went from 116 to 107 (-7.8% change). The surname moved down 8,490 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #151,639.
FAQ
Stolicker surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stolicker?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Stolicker. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Stolicker?
Stolicker ranks #151,639 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 107 people with the surname Stolicker. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), 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 Stolicker.
Has Stolicker become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stolicker went from 116 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 9 (-7.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Stolicker?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stolicker, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). 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 Stolicker in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.1% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stolicker appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.1%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). 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 Stolicker (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 Stolicker mean?
German surname meaning "proud" or "arrogant person". 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 Stolicker (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 Americans have the surname Stolicker?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.