2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Stoutjesdyk
A Dutch surname likely referring to a dike constructed by someone named Stout.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Stoutjesdyk. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stoutjesdyk 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Stoutjesdyk in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stoutjesdyk, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stoutjesdyk
The surname STOUTJESDYK has its origins in the Netherlands, where it first emerged in the late 16th century. It is derived from the Dutch phrase "stout(e) jesdyk," which translates to "brave Gees dike" or "courageous dike of Gees." This suggests that the name may have originated from a person or family who lived near a dike or water barrier in the region of Gees, and were known for their bravery or courage in maintaining or defending it.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name STOUTJESDYK can be found in the Dutch municipal records of Leeuwarden, a city in the province of Friesland, dating back to 1598. These records mention a certain Pieter STOUTJESDYK, who was a landowner and prominent figure in the local community.
In the 17th century, the name appeared in various historical documents and records across the Netherlands, particularly in the provinces of Friesland, Groningen, and Drenthe. Some notable individuals bearing this surname from this period include Gysbert STOUTJESDYK (1625-1692), a wealthy merchant and alderman in the city of Groningen, and Tjaard STOUTJESDYK (1648-1711), a renowned theologian and professor at the University of Franeker.
As the name spread across the Netherlands, it underwent various spelling variations, such as STOUTJESDIJK, STOUTJESDIJCK, and STOUTJESDYCKE. These variations often reflected regional dialects or differences in pronunciation.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, several individuals with the STOUTJESDYK surname gained prominence in various fields. For example, Bauke STOUTJESDYK (1772-1843) was a respected lawyer and judge in the city of Leeuwarden, while Antje STOUTJESDYK (1814-1887) was a celebrated author and poet from the province of Friesland.
Another notable figure was Kornelis STOUTJESDYK (1848-1921), a renowned engineer and architect who was instrumental in the design and construction of several iconic buildings and bridges in Amsterdam and Rotterdam.
Throughout its history, the STOUTJESDYK surname has maintained a strong presence in the Netherlands, with many descendants still residing in the northern provinces of Friesland, Groningen, and Drenthe. While the exact origin and meaning of the name may have evolved over time, it remains a distinctive and recognizable Dutch surname with a rich historical legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stoutjesdyk
Among Census respondents with the surname Stoutjesdyk, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Stoutjesdyk 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 Stoutjesdyk surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.3% · 94
- Hispanic or Latino5.8% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stoutjesdyk
Stoutjesdyk appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-1 bearers (-1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 1,862 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -1 bearers (-1.0%) | Up 1,862 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 Stoutjesdyk 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 | #156,044 | #154,182 | 1.2% |
| Count | 104 | 103 | -1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stoutjesdyk bearers went from 104 to 103 (-1.0% change). The surname moved up 1,862 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #154,182.
FAQ
Stoutjesdyk surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stoutjesdyk?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Stoutjesdyk. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Stoutjesdyk?
Stoutjesdyk ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 2020 Census file counted 103 people with the surname Stoutjesdyk. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), 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 Stoutjesdyk.
Has Stoutjesdyk become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stoutjesdyk went from 104 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 1 (-1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Stoutjesdyk?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stoutjesdyk, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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 Stoutjesdyk in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.3% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stoutjesdyk appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.3%), Hispanic (5.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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 Stoutjesdyk (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 Stoutjesdyk mean?
A Dutch surname likely referring to a dike constructed by someone named Stout. 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 Stoutjesdyk (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 many people have the last name Stoutjesdyk?
You can see how many people have the last name Stoutjesdyk on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.