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

Stordeur, 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 Stordeur surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stordeur in America

Stordeur is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stordeur surname appeared 146 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 Stordeur.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stordeur 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 Stordeur

The surname "STORDEUR" has its origins in Belgium, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Middle Dutch words "stoor" and "deur," which translate to "large" and "door," respectively. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a person who lived near or was responsible for a large door, perhaps a gatekeeper or someone involved in the construction or maintenance of doors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the archives of the city of Antwerp, where a certain Jan Stordeur is mentioned in a document from 1573. This document details a legal dispute over property ownership, providing a glimpse into the life of this early bearer of the surname.

In the 17th century, the name appears in several records from the region of Brabant, which was then part of the Spanish Netherlands. Notable individuals from this period include Pieter Stordeur, a skilled blacksmith born in Brussels in 1622, and Maria Stordeur, a renowned lacemaker from Mechelen, whose intricate designs were sought after by nobility across Europe.

As the centuries passed, the Stordeur family spread throughout Belgium and neighboring regions. One notable figure was Jean-Baptiste Stordeur, a celebrated painter born in Liège in 1783. His works, particularly his landscapes and portraits, were highly regarded during his lifetime and are now part of various museum collections.

Another significant bearer of the name was Marie-Thérèse Stordeur, a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. Born in Ghent in 1848, she dedicated her life to establishing schools and educational programs for girls, challenging societal norms and paving the way for greater opportunities for women in education.

In the 20th century, the Stordeur name continued to be associated with various professions and achievements. Robert Stordeur, born in Brussels in 1905, was a renowned architect whose modernist designs left a lasting impact on the city's skyline. His most notable works include the Palais des Beaux-Arts and several residential and commercial buildings that showcased his innovative architectural style.

While the surname Stordeur has its roots in Belgium, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by families who emigrated or established new branches. However, its origins and historical significance remain firmly rooted in the Belgian heritage, serving as a testament to the rich cultural and linguistic tapestry of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stordeur

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

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

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