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

Stolzberg, 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 Stolzberg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stolzberg in America

Stolzberg is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stolzberg surname appeared 123 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Stolzberg.

The history of the last name Stolzberg

The surname STOLZBERG is of German origin, derived from the place name Stolzenberg, meaning "proud mountain" or "arrogant hill" in German. This name likely originated in the medieval period when surnames were often derived from geographical features or locations.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname STOLZBERG can be traced back to the 14th century in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. The name was initially spelled in various ways, such as Stoltzenberg, Stoltzberg, and Stoltzberg, reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.

In the 16th century, the STOLZBERG name appears in historical records associated with the German nobility and landed gentry. One notable figure was Hans von Stolzberg (1510-1572), a German nobleman and military commander who served under the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V during the Schmalkaldic War.

Another prominent individual bearing the STOLZBERG surname was Johann Stolzenberg (1518-1579), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and served as a pastor in several churches in Saxony.

In the 18th century, the STOLZBERG name gained prominence in the arts and literature. Johann Friedrich Stolzenberg (1723-1788) was a German poet and writer known for his satirical works and contributions to the Enlightenment movement in Germany.

Moving into the 19th century, the STOLZBERG surname was associated with notable figures in academia and science. Karl Stolzenberg (1810-1876) was a German geologist and paleontologist who made significant contributions to the study of fossils and the Earth's geological history.

One of the most famous individuals with the STOLZBERG surname was the German writer and philosopher Friedrich Stolzberg (1848-1917), whose works explored themes of existentialism, nihilism, and the human condition.

While the STOLZBERG name has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration patterns. However, the historical records and notable individuals mentioned above provide a glimpse into the rich and diverse history of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stolzberg

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

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 Stolzberg 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.

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

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