2000
#7,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,869
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.43
Rare Last name
Stoops
Derived from Middle English, referring to an area of raised ground or a small hill.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 4,386 Americans carry the last name Stoops. That puts it at #8,286 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.28 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 78,147 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stoops 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
4.4K
1 in 78,147
Census rank
#8,286
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,825 bearers of the surname Stoops in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.28 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 8286th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stoops, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Hispanic (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stoops
The surname STOOPS has its origins in the Low Countries, specifically in the regions of the Netherlands and Belgium. It emerged during the Middle Ages, likely derived from the Old Dutch or Middle Dutch word "stoop," meaning "stump" or "post." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with occupations related to wood processing, such as lumberjacks or carpenters.
The earliest recorded instances of the STOOPS surname can be traced back to the 13th century, appearing in various municipal records and historical documents from the Low Countries. One notable example is the mention of a Johannes Stoops in the records of the city of Ghent, dated around 1275.
In the 14th century, the STOOPS name gained prominence in the region, with several individuals bearing the surname appearing in various chronicles and annals. For instance, a Willem Stoops was documented as a prominent merchant in the city of Antwerp in the year 1348.
As the surname spread across Europe, it underwent slight variations in spelling, with forms such as Stoopse, Stoupse, and Stuppse being recorded in different regions. These variations likely stem from regional dialects and the influence of local languages.
Historically, the STOOPS name has been associated with several notable figures. One prominent example is Hendrick Stoops, a Dutch painter and etcher who lived from 1585 to 1666 and was renowned for his landscapes and genre scenes.
Another influential figure was Nicolaas Stoops, a Dutch mathematician and astronomer born in 1670. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and authored several treatises on astronomical observations.
In the realm of literature, Jacobus Stoops, a Flemish poet and playwright from the 17th century, left a lasting mark with his works that explored themes of love, spirituality, and social commentary.
The STOOPS surname also found its way to the British Isles, where it was adopted and adapted by English and Scottish families. One such individual was Robert Stoops, a Scottish merchant and trader who lived in the late 17th century and was involved in the establishment of trade routes between Scotland and the American colonies.
In the 19th century, the STOOPS name gained prominence in the United States, with several individuals bearing the surname making notable contributions. One such figure was Samuel Stoops, a prominent abolitionist and activist who played a key role in the Underground Railroad, helping countless enslaved individuals escape to freedom.
Overall, the surname STOOPS has a rich history spanning centuries and continents, with its origins rooted in the Low Countries and its members leaving an indelible mark across various fields, including art, literature, science, and social activism.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stoops
Among Census respondents with the surname Stoops, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Hispanic (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Stoops 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 Stoops surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.2% · 3,450
- Two or more races4.0% · 152
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 132
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 34
- Black or African American0.8% · 30
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 27
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stoops
Stoops appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#8,266
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,010
+141 bearers (+3.6%)
Per 100,000 1.36
Rank movement Down 337 places
2020
#8,286
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,825
-185 bearers (-4.6%)
Per 100,000 1.28
Rank movement Down 20 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #7,929 | 3,869 | 1.43 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #8,266 | 4,010 | 1.36 | +141 bearers (+3.6%) | Down 337 places |
| 2020 | #8,286 | 3,825 | 1.28 | -185 bearers (-4.6%) | Down 20 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 Stoops 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 | #8,266 | #8,286 | -0.2% |
| Count | 4,010 | 3,825 | -4.6% |
| Per 100K | 1.36 | 1.28 | -5.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stoops bearers went from 4,010 to 3,825 (-4.6% change). The surname moved down 20 positions in the national ranking, going from #8,266 to #8,286.
FAQ
Stoops surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stoops?
Name Census estimates that about 4,386 living Americans carry the surname Stoops. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 78,147 residents.
How common is Stoops?
Stoops ranks #8,286 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.28 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,825 people with the surname Stoops. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (4,386), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.28 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.28 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Stoops.
Has Stoops become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stoops went from 4,010 recorded bearers to 3,825. That is a decrease of 185 (-4.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #8,266 to #8,286.
What does the Census say about the background of Stoops?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stoops, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Hispanic (3.5%). 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 Stoops in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.2% (3,450 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stoops appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.2%), Two or More Races (4.0%), Hispanic (3.5%). 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 Stoops (2000, 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 Stoops mean?
Derived from Middle English, referring to an area of raised ground or a small hill. 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 Stoops (1.28 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 have the surname Stoops?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.