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

Stoltzfus, 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 Stoltzfus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stoltzfus in America

Stoltzfus is the 2311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stoltzfus surname appeared 15,786 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 5 people would have the surname Stoltzfus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stoltzfus 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 Stoltzfus

The surname Stoltzfus is believed to have originated in Germany during the 17th century. It is a variation of the German name Stolz or Stoltze, which means "proud" or "arrogant." The addition of the "fus" suffix is thought to be a locative identifier, suggesting that the name referred to someone who lived in a particular area or town.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Stoltzfus name dates back to 1683, when a family by that name emigrated from Germany to Pennsylvania as part of the Amish community. This group of Amish settlers, led by Jacob Stoltzfus, established a community in what is now known as Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

In the years following their arrival, the Stoltzfus family became prominent figures within the Amish community. Jacob Stoltzfus (1642-1729) is recognized as one of the founding fathers of the Amish settlement in Lancaster County, and his descendants played a significant role in the growth and development of the community.

Another notable individual with the Stoltzfus surname was Christian Stoltzfus (1748-1828), a renowned Amish bishop and writer. He authored several works on Amish doctrine and beliefs, cementing his place as an influential figure in the Amish faith.

In the 19th century, the Stoltzfus name gained recognition beyond the Amish community. Jacob Stoltzfus (1795-1875), a farmer and entrepreneur, established a successful business in Lancaster County, contributing to the region's economic growth.

The Stoltzfus name has also been associated with places and locations. For instance, Stoltzfus Homestead and Village in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is a historic site that preserves the legacy of the early Stoltzfus settlers and their contributions to the Amish community.

Throughout history, the Stoltzfus surname has been spelled in various ways, including Stoltzfuss, Stoltzfoos, and Stoltzfoos. These variations likely arose due to regional differences in pronunciation and transcription.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stoltzfus

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

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

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