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

Stomp, 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 Stomp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stomp in America

Stomp is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stomp surname appeared 150 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 Stomp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stomp 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 Stomp

The surname Stomp has its origins in the Netherlands, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch word "stomp," which means "stump" or "tree trunk." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a prominent tree stump or worked in the forestry industry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stomp can be found in the Dutch genealogical records from the city of Amsterdam in the late 1500s. The name appears to have been particularly concentrated in the provinces of North Holland and South Holland during this period.

In the 17th century, the name Stomp began to spread beyond the Netherlands as Dutch settlers migrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas. For instance, records show a Johannes Stomp who was born in New Netherland (present-day New York) in 1655.

The Stomp surname gained further prominence in the 18th century with the birth of Pieter Stomp (1714-1783), a renowned Dutch painter known for his landscapes and seascapes. His works can be found in various museums, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

In the 19th century, the name Stomp appeared in various historical documents across Europe. One notable figure was Karl Stomp (1820-1892), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Prussian House of Representatives.

Another individual of note with the surname Stomp was Maria Stomp (1865-1942), a Dutch artist and painter known for her still-life works and portraits. Her paintings can be found in several art galleries in the Netherlands.

Moving into the 20th century, the name Stomp continued to be associated with various notable figures. One such individual was Adriaan Stomp (1902-1976), a Dutch architect who was instrumental in the design and construction of several notable buildings in Amsterdam and Rotterdam.

It is worth mentioning that while the surname Stomp has its roots in the Netherlands, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, the core meaning and historical significance of the name remain tied to its Dutch origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stomp

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

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

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