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

Stoutmire, 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 Stoutmire surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stoutmire in America

Stoutmire is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stoutmire surname appeared 116 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 Stoutmire.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stoutmire 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 Stoutmire

The surname STOUTMIRE has its origins in the English language and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the northern counties of England, particularly in areas such as Yorkshire and Lancashire. The name is derived from the old English words "stout," meaning strong or robust, and "mire," referring to a swampy or marshy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the STOUTMIRE surname appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1297, where a Richard de Stoutmire is listed as a landowner. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with a location or estate bearing a similar name.

In the 14th century, records show a Robert STOUTMIRE serving as a soldier in the English army during the Hundred Years' War against France. He is mentioned in chronicles from the Battle of Crécy in 1346, where English longbowmen played a significant role in the victory.

During the Tudor period, a prominent figure with the STOUTMIRE surname was Sir Thomas STOUTMIRE (1495-1564), a wealthy merchant and alderman in the City of London. He served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1558 and was known for his philanthropic efforts, including endowing a school in his hometown of York.

In the 17th century, the STOUTMIRE family established themselves as landowners in the county of Derbyshire. One notable member was John STOUTMIRE (1620-1692), who served as the High Sheriff of Derbyshire in 1676. He was also a respected scholar and author, having published several works on theology and philosophy.

Another influential figure was Elizabeth STOUTMIRE (1670-1745), a philanthropist and advocate for women's education. She founded several schools for girls in the region of Yorkshire and played a crucial role in promoting educational opportunities for women during a time when it was uncommon.

As the surname spread across England and into other parts of the British Isles, it underwent various spelling variations, such as STOUTMYRE, STOUTMYER, and STOUTMEER, reflecting regional dialects and variations in pronunciation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stoutmire

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

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

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