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

Stoudmire, 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 Stoudmire surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stoudmire in America

Stoudmire is the 60347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stoudmire surname appeared 334 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 Stoudmire.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stoudmire 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 Stoudmire

The surname Stoudmire has its origins in the northern regions of England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire and Northumberland. The name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. It is derived from the Old English words "stod" and "mere," which together mean "a stud or breeding farm near a lake or pond."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, dated 1198, where a certain Robert de Stodmere is mentioned as a landowner. This suggests that the Stoudmire family may have held some prominence in the area during that time.

The name underwent various spelling variations over the centuries, including Stodmere, Stoudmire, Stoudmyre, and Stoodmire. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the way scribes transcribed the name in official records.

In the 14th century, a William Stoudmyre was recorded as a member of the Guild of Cordwainers (shoemakers) in the city of York. This indicates that the Stoudmire family had established a presence in urban areas and were involved in various trades and professions.

During the 16th century, the Stoudmire name appears in several parish records across Yorkshire and Northumberland. Notable individuals from this period include John Stoudmire (1523-1588), a prominent landowner in the village of Kirkleavington, and Elizabeth Stoudmire (1546-1612), who was known for her charitable works in the town of Alnwick.

In the 17th century, the Stoudmire family seemed to have expanded their reach beyond the northern regions. Records show that a Thomas Stoudmire (1621-1687) was a merchant and ship owner based in the city of Bristol, indicating that some members of the family had ventured into maritime trade and commerce.

Another notable figure was Sir Richard Stoudmire (1638-1712), a military officer who served in the English Civil War and later became a Member of Parliament for the borough of Appleby. His contributions during the war and his political career brought further recognition to the Stoudmire name.

As the centuries progressed, the Stoudmire family continued to branch out and establish themselves in various parts of England and beyond. Some members emigrated to other parts of the British Empire, carrying the name with them to new lands and contributing to the rich tapestry of the Stoudmire legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stoudmire

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

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

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