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

Stoltz, 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 Stoltz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stoltz in America

Stoltz is the 5847th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stoltz surname appeared 5,912 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Stoltz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stoltz 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 Stoltz

The surname STOLTZ originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the German word "stolz," meaning "proud" or "haughty." The name likely referred to someone with a proud or arrogant demeanor or bearing.

In its early days, the name was predominantly found in the regions of Bavaria, Saxony, and Prussia. Various historical records from these areas reveal different spellings of the name, such as Stolz, Stoltze, and Stolzen, among others.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the STOLTZ name can be found in the Annals of Fulda, a historical chronicle from the 9th century. This text references a nobleman named Adelbert Stoltz, who was involved in a dispute over land ownership in the region of Franconia.

Another notable historical figure bearing the STOLTZ name was Johann Stoltz, a German theologian and reformer born in 1519. He was a contemporary of Martin Luther and played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in Germany.

During the 16th century, the STOLTZ name became associated with the city of Nuremberg, a major center of trade and commerce in the Holy Roman Empire. Several prominent families with the surname STOLTZ can be traced back to this city, including the Stoltz family of merchants who amassed significant wealth through their trading enterprises.

In the late 17th century, a branch of the STOLTZ family migrated to the United States, settling in Pennsylvania. One of the earliest recorded STOLTZ settlers was Hans Stoltz, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1683. He and his descendants established themselves as successful farmers and landowners in the region.

Another notable figure with the STOLTZ surname was Carl Stoltz, a German-American artist born in 1826. He is renowned for his landscape paintings depicting scenes from the American West, and his works can be found in various museums and private collections across the United States.

Throughout its history, the STOLTZ name has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, merchants, and religious figures, contributing to the rich tapestry of this surname's legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stoltz

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

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

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