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

Stoll, 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 Stoll surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stoll in America

Stoll is the 2979th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stoll surname appeared 12,032 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Stoll.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stoll 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 Stoll

The surname Stoll finds its origins in Germany, dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the German word "stol," which means "stool" or "bench." This name was likely given to someone who crafted or sold stools or benches, or perhaps lived near a notable stool or bench.

In the Middle Ages, surnames often arose from occupations, physical traits, or locations. The name Stoll first appeared in records from the Rhineland region of Germany, particularly around the cities of Cologne and Mainz.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stoll is found in the Bavarian town of Nördlingen's tax records from 1304, which mention a "Cunrat der Stol." This suggests the name was already established in southern Germany by the early 14th century.

The Stoll name can also be traced back to the Swiss city of Basel, where a "Hans Stoll" is recorded in a 1436 document. This indicates the name had spread to neighboring regions by the 15th century.

In the 16th century, a notable bearer of the Stoll surname was Johann Stoll (1515-1581), a German Protestant theologian and reformer who worked alongside Martin Luther. He was born in Wittenberg and played a role in the Reformation.

Another historical figure with the Stoll name was Karl Stoll (1786-1855), a German architect and builder who designed several landmarks in the city of Worms, including the Andreaskirche and the Rathaus (town hall).

In the 19th century, Johann Baptist Stoll (1832-1906) was a German Catholic priest and writer who authored several theological works and served as a professor at the University of Würzburg.

Moving into the 20th century, Max Stoll (1882-1973) was a Swiss chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry, particularly in the synthesis of dyes and pharmaceuticals.

Finally, Erich Stoll (1914-1997) was a German-born American artist and sculptor, known for his abstract metal sculptures. He lived and worked in New York City for much of his career.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname Stoll, which has its roots in the German-speaking regions of Europe and likely originated as an occupational name related to stool or bench making.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stoll

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

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

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