2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Stoppelman
A German surname derived from "Stoppler" meaning a maker or seller of stockings.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 103 Americans carry the last name Stoppelman. That puts it at #160,975 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,327,712 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stoppelman 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.
Stoppelman appeared in the 2010 Census surname file but was not included in the published 2020 file. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames with at least 100 recorded bearers, so this usually means the name fell below that threshold.
Bearers in the US
103
1 in 3,327,712
Census rank
#160,975
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Stoppelman in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 160975th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stoppelman, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stoppelman
The surname "STOPPELMAN" is believed to have originated in Germany, likely during the late medieval period or early modern era. It is derived from the German word "Stopfel," which means "stopper" or "plug," and the suffix "-man," indicating a person associated with that occupation or trade.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, where a certain Hans Stoppelman is mentioned as a resident in the year 1487. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname given to individuals who worked as stoppers or makers of stoppers for various containers.
In the 16th century, there are records of a Stoppelman family residing in the city of Augsburg, which was a prominent center for trade and craftsmanship during that time. It is likely that members of this family were involved in the production or trade of stoppers or related goods.
The surname "STOPPELMAN" may also have connections to certain place names or locations, particularly those derived from words related to "stopper" or "plug." For instance, there is a town called Stopfenheim in the German state of Bavaria, which could potentially be linked to the origin of the name.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the "STOPPELMAN" surname. One such figure was Johann Stoppelman (1568-1634), a German Lutheran theologian and author who served as a pastor in Nuremberg and wrote extensively on religious matters.
Another prominent figure was Karl Stoppelman (1877-1957), a German-American engineer and inventor who held several patents related to the design of internal combustion engines and automotive components. He worked for various automotive companies in the early 20th century.
In the realm of literature, there was a German writer named Hans Stoppelman (1892-1976) who authored several novels and short stories during the early to mid-20th century, though his works were not widely known outside of Germany.
Additionally, there was a Dutch painter named Willem Stoppelman (1821-1897) who was known for his landscapes and seascapes, many of which depicted scenes from the Netherlands and the North Sea region.
It is worth noting that the spelling "STOPPELMAN" is the most common variant of this surname, although variations such as "Stoppelmann" or "Stopfelman" may have existed in certain regions or time periods.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stoppelman
Among Census respondents with the surname Stoppelman, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Stoppelman bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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 Stoppelman surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.0%
- Unknown or suppressed1.0%
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stoppelman
Stoppelman appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-5 bearers (-4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 16,067 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.8%) | Down 16,067 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
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Stoppelman surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20002010
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #144,908 | #160,975 | -11.1% |
| Count | 105 | 100 | -4.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -25.0% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Stoppelman bearers went from 105 to 100 (-4.8% change). The surname moved down 16,067 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,908 to #160,975.
FAQ
Stoppelman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stoppelman?
Name Census estimates that about 103 living Americans carry the surname Stoppelman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,327,712 residents.
How common is Stoppelman?
Stoppelman ranks #160,975 in the 2010 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 2010 Census file counted 100 people with the surname Stoppelman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (103), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Stoppelman.
Has Stoppelman become more or less common over time?
Between 2000 and 2010, the surname Stoppelman went from 105 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,908 to #160,975.
What does the Census say about the background of Stoppelman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stoppelman, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. These figures come from the 2010 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 Stoppelman in the 2010 Census, accounting for 99.0%.
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stoppelman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2010 file are White (99.0%).
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Not necessarily. Stoppelman appears here with 2010 Census data, while the latest surname file loaded on Name Census is 2020. When a surname drops below the Census publication threshold, older rows can still be kept for historical reference even if the name no longer appears in the newest file.
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 Stoppelman mean?
A German surname derived from "Stoppler" meaning a maker or seller of stockings. 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 2010 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 Stoppelman (0.03 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 common is the surname Stoppelman?
See how many people are called Stoppelman on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.