2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Stolyarov
A Russian surname derived from the word "stolyar" meaning a carpenter or woodworker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Stolyarov. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stolyarov 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Stolyarov in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stolyarov, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stolyarov
The surname STOLYAROV is of Russian origin, derived from the Russian word "stolyar," which means "carpenter" or "joiner." This occupation-based surname first emerged in the late 16th or early 17th century, around the time when surnames were becoming more widespread in Russia.
The earliest known record of the surname STOLYAROV can be traced back to the Vologda region of northern Russia. This area was known for its skilled woodworkers and carpenters, who were in high demand for constructing houses, churches, and other wooden structures. The surname likely originated from this region and was given to families whose members were engaged in the carpentry trade.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the STOLYAROV surname appears in the census records of the city of Vologda in the late 17th century. These records list several families with the surname, indicating that it was already well-established in the area at that time.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the STOLYAROV surname spread throughout Russia, with families bearing this name found in various regions, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Siberia. Some notable individuals with the STOLYAROV surname from this period include:
1. Ivan Stolyarov (1785-1859), a prominent Russian architect who designed several churches and public buildings in St. Petersburg.
2. Andrei Stolyarov (1820-1892), a Russian writer and journalist who contributed to several literary journals and newspapers in Moscow.
3. Nikolai Stolyarov (1856-1918), a Russian military officer who served in the Imperial Russian Army during the Russo-Japanese War and World War I.
In the early 20th century, the STOLYAROV surname gained further recognition with the birth of two notable individuals:
4. Konstantin Stolyarov (1912-1998), a Soviet aerospace engineer who played a crucial role in the development of the Soviet space program, including the design of the Sputnik satellites.
5. Yuri Stolyarov (1925-2005), a Russian writer and poet who was widely acclaimed for his lyrical works exploring themes of nature and the human condition.
Throughout its history, the STOLYAROV surname has maintained a strong connection to its occupational roots, with many families continuing to work in carpentry, woodworking, and related trades. However, the name has also branched out into various other fields, reflecting the diverse talents and achievements of those who bear it.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stolyarov
Among Census respondents with the surname Stolyarov, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Stolyarov 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 Stolyarov surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.2% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino5.1% · 6
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stolyarov
Stolyarov appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+4 bearers (+3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,931 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.5%) | Up 1,931 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 Stolyarov 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 | #146,201 | #144,270 | 1.3% |
| Count | 113 | 117 | 3.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stolyarov bearers went from 113 to 117 (+3.5% change). The surname moved up 1,931 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #144,270.
FAQ
Stolyarov surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stolyarov?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Stolyarov. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Stolyarov?
Stolyarov ranks #144,270 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 117 people with the surname Stolyarov. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), 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 Stolyarov.
Has Stolyarov become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stolyarov went from 113 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 4 (+3.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #146,201 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Stolyarov?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stolyarov, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Stolyarov in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.2% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stolyarov appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.2%), Hispanic (5.1%), Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Stolyarov (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 Stolyarov mean?
A Russian surname derived from the word "stolyar" meaning a carpenter or woodworker. 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 Stolyarov (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 people are called Stolyarov?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Stolyarov at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.