2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Storc
An anglicized variation of a German surname derived from a topographic term referring to a piece of land or estate.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Storc. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Storc 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Storc in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Storc, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Black (1.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Storc
The surname STORC is of German origin, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Saxony, particularly in the areas around Leipzig and Dresden. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "storchen," which means "stork."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the church records of the town of Meissen, where a certain Hans STORC was mentioned in 1572. Another early reference is found in the town archives of Bautzen, where a Ludwig STORC is listed as a resident in 1589.
The name STORC is also found in several historical manuscripts and records from the 17th and 18th centuries. For instance, a Johannes STORC is mentioned in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of Zwickau, dating back to 1643. Additionally, a Georg STORC is listed in the tax records of the city of Leipzig from 1712.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the surname STORC. One of the earliest was Friedrich STORC (1592-1649), a prominent Lutheran theologian and author who served as a minister in the city of Chemnitz. Another noteworthy figure was Johann STORC (1618-1681), a renowned painter and engraver from Dresden, whose works can still be found in various museums across Germany.
In the 19th century, a certain Wilhelm STORC (1822-1892) gained recognition as a successful industrialist and entrepreneur. He founded the STORC Machinery Works in Leipzig, which became a leading manufacturer of textile machinery during the Industrial Revolution.
Another significant bearer of the name was the poet and writer Anna STORC (1856-1932), who was born in the town of Plauen. Her poetic works, often depicting the beauty of the Saxony region, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.
Moving into the 20th century, one cannot overlook the contributions of Heinrich STORC (1901-1976), a renowned architect who played a pivotal role in the reconstruction efforts in Germany after World War II. Many of his architectural designs can still be seen in cities like Berlin and Frankfurt.
While the surname STORC is not among the most common in Germany, it has a rich historical background and has been borne by several notable individuals throughout the centuries. Its origins can be traced back to the Old German word for "stork," reflecting the cultural and linguistic heritage of the regions where it first appeared.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Storc
Among Census respondents with the surname Storc, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Black (1.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Storc 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 Storc surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.8% · 113
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Storc
Storc 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
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-19 bearers (-16.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 29,609 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+18 bearers (+18.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 17,464 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | -19 bearers (-16.0%) | Down 29,609 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +18 bearers (+18.0%) | Up 17,464 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 Storc 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 | #160,975 | #143,511 | 10.8% |
| Count | 100 | 118 | 18.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 31.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Storc bearers went from 100 to 118 (+18.0% change). The surname moved up 17,464 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #143,511.
FAQ
Storc surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Storc?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Storc. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Storc?
Storc ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Storc. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Storc.
Has Storc become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Storc went from 100 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 18 (+18.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Storc?
Among Census respondents with the surname Storc, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Black (1.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). 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 Storc in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.8% (113 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Storc appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.8%), Black (1.7%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). 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 Storc (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 Storc mean?
An anglicized variation of a German surname derived from a topographic term referring to a piece of land or estate. 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 Storc (0.04 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 are called Storc?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Storc at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.