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

Stothard, 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 Stothard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stothard in America

Stothard is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stothard surname appeared 113 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 Stothard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stothard 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 Stothard

The surname Stothard has its origins in England, where it first emerged in the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "stod" meaning "stud" and "hierde" meaning "herd," indicating that the original bearers of this name may have been employed as horse breeders or keepers of studs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Stothard surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1208, where a certain Adam Stothard is mentioned. The name also appears in the Hundredorum Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1273, suggesting that it had spread to various regions of England by the 13th century.

During the Middle Ages, the Stothard name was particularly prevalent in the northern counties of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Some notable early bearers of this surname include John Stothard, who was recorded in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379, and William Stothard, whose name appears in the Calverley Charters of Yorkshire in 1440.

As the centuries passed, the Stothard name continued to be found in various historical records across England. One notable individual was Thomas Stothard (1755-1834), an eminent English painter and illustrator who was renowned for his book illustrations and designs for the Royal Mint. His son, Robert Stothard (1790-1858), followed in his footsteps and became a respected painter and illustrator as well.

Another prominent figure with the Stothard surname was Charles Alfred Stothard (1786-1821), an English antiquary and draughtsman who is best known for his work in recording and preserving the monumental effigies and architectural antiquities of England.

In the literary world, Amos Stothard (1818-1887) made his mark as an English poet and writer, while John Stothard (1834-1893) was a notable Anglican priest and author of several religious works.

Throughout its long history, the Stothard surname has also been associated with various place names and locations in England. For instance, the village of Stothard in Yorkshire likely derives its name from the same etymological roots as the surname, further cementing its connection to the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stothard

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

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

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