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

Stolz, 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 Stolz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stolz in America

Stolz is the 9932nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stolz surname appeared 3,248 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Stolz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stolz 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 Stolz

The surname Stolz has its origins in the German language. It is derived from the German word "stolz", which means "proud" or "haughty". The name can be traced back to medieval times, when it was likely used as a descriptive nickname for someone who exhibited a proud or arrogant demeanor.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Stolz can be found in various medieval records and documents from German-speaking regions. One notable example is the appearance of the name in the "Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae", a collection of documents related to the history of Saxony, dating back to the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the surname Stolz appeared in the "Bürgeraufnahmen der Stadt Köln" (Citizen Admissions of the City of Cologne), which recorded the names of individuals who were granted citizenship in the city of Cologne. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region at that time.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the surname Stolz. One of the earliest was Johann Stolz, a German theologian and philosopher who lived in the 16th century (c. 1520-1575). Another prominent figure was Johann Christoph Stolz, a German architect and master builder active in the 18th century (1704-1783), who was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in the city of Augsburg.

In the field of literature, Friedrich Stolz (1809-1876) was a German poet and writer who is best known for his narrative poem "Der Leichnam" (The Corpse). Additionally, Alban Stolz (1808-1883) was a German Catholic priest, writer, and educator who made significant contributions to the field of catechetics.

Another notable individual with the surname Stolz was Josef Stolz (1804-1859), an Austrian painter and engraver who specialized in landscapes and architectural scenes. His works can be found in various museums and galleries across Europe.

The surname Stolz has also been present in various regions outside of Germany, as a result of migration and cultural exchange. For instance, there are records of individuals with the surname Stolz in Switzerland, Austria, and other German-speaking areas, as well as in countries with significant German-speaking populations, such as the United States and Canada.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stolz

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

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

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