2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Stolting
A locational surname originating from Stolting, Germany.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Stolting. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stolting 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Stolting in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stolting, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stolting
The surname Stolting is believed to have originated in Germany, and its origins can be traced back to the 15th century. The name is thought to derive from the Old German word "stolt," which means "proud" or "haughty." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone with a proud or arrogant demeanor.
The earliest known recording of the name Stolting can be found in the town records of Heidelberg, Germany, dating back to the late 1400s. These records include entries for individuals with variations of the spelling, such as Stoltingh and Stoltingk. It is likely that the name originated in the Rhineland region of Germany, where it was most prevalent during this time period.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the Stolting name was Hans Stolting, a merchant from Cologne who lived in the late 15th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the thriving textile trade of the region and played a significant role in the city's economic prosperity.
In the 16th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Germany, as well as neighboring countries like the Netherlands and Denmark. Jan Stolting, a Dutch navigator born in 1570, was known for his exploration of the Arctic regions and his contributions to cartography.
The name Stolting is also found in historical records from the 17th century, such as the birth records of Johann Stolting, a German farmer born in 1632 in the village of Eibach, near Kassel. His descendants went on to establish themselves as respected landowners in the region.
During the 19th century, several notable individuals bore the Stolting surname. August Stolting, born in 1810 in Hamburg, was a renowned German painter and lithographer known for his landscapes and cityscapes. His works can be found in galleries across Europe.
Another prominent figure was Ernst Stolting, a German physicist born in 1856 in Hannover. He made significant contributions to the field of electromagnetism and authored several influential papers on the subject.
While the surname Stolting is not widespread globally, it maintains a strong presence in parts of Germany, particularly in the regions where it originated. Throughout its history, the name has been associated with various professions and achievements, reflecting the diverse paths taken by its bearers over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stolting
Among Census respondents with the surname Stolting, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Stolting 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 Stolting surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.5% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino7.1% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stolting
Stolting 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
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-10 bearers (-8.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 20,207 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+8 bearers (+7.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,090 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #135,837 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.8%) | Down 20,207 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.7%) | Up 8,090 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 Stolting 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 | #156,044 | #147,954 | 5.2% |
| Count | 104 | 112 | 7.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stolting bearers went from 104 to 112 (+7.7% change). The surname moved up 8,090 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #147,954.
FAQ
Stolting surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stolting?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Stolting. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Stolting?
Stolting ranks #147,954 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 112 people with the surname Stolting. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), 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 Stolting.
Has Stolting become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stolting went from 104 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 8 (+7.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Stolting?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stolting, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%). 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 Stolting in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.5% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stolting appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.5%), Hispanic (7.1%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%). 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 Stolting (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 Stolting mean?
A locational surname originating from Stolting, Germany. 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 Stolting (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 Stolting?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.