2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Stoutmire
A surname derived from the Old English words stout (strong) and mere (pool or pond), potentially referring to someone living near a strong body of water.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Stoutmire. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stoutmire 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Stoutmire in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stoutmire, the largest self-reported group is Black at 82.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.9%) and White (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stoutmire
Among Census respondents with the surname Stoutmire, the largest self-reported group is Black at 82.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.9%) and White (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Stoutmire 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 Stoutmire surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American82.9% · 92
- Hispanic or Latino9.9% · 11
- White2.7% · 3
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stoutmire
Stoutmire appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+11 bearers (+10.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,759 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-5 bearers (-4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,516 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.5%) | Up 1,759 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.3%) | Down 5,516 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 Stoutmire 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 | #143,149 | #148,665 | -3.9% |
| Count | 116 | 111 | -4.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stoutmire bearers went from 116 to 111 (-4.3% change). The surname moved down 5,516 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #148,665.
FAQ
Stoutmire surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stoutmire?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Stoutmire. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Stoutmire?
Stoutmire ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 111 people with the surname Stoutmire. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Stoutmire.
Has Stoutmire become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stoutmire went from 116 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Stoutmire?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stoutmire, the largest self-reported group is Black at 82.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.9%) and White (2.7%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Stoutmire in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.9% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stoutmire appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (82.9%), Hispanic (9.9%), White (2.7%). 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 Stoutmire (2000, 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 Stoutmire mean?
A surname derived from the Old English words stout (strong) and mere (pool or pond), potentially referring to someone living near a strong body of water. 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 Stoutmire (0.04 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 surname Stoutmire?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.