2000
#85,297
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 204
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Stoutt
A surname derived from the word "stout," meaning strong or robust.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 251 Americans carry the last name Stoutt. That puts it at #90,519 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,365,555 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stoutt 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
251
1 in 1,365,555
Census rank
#90,519
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
219
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 219 bearers of the surname Stoutt in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 90519th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stoutt, the largest self-reported group is White at 64.8%. The next largest groups are Black (25.1%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stoutt
The surname "STOUTT" is of English and Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English word "stut," meaning "stoat" or "stallion." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with characteristics resembling those animals, such as being nimble or strong.
The earliest recorded use of the surname STOUTT dates back to the 12th century in the county of Norfolk, England. It appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Stut," referring to a landowner in the village of Dunham.
During the 13th century, the name was found in various forms, including "Stute," "Stout," and "Stoutt," in records from counties such as Suffolk, Essex, and Hertfordshire. The variations in spelling were common during that time due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname STOUTT was John Stoutt, born around 1280 in the village of Wootton, Suffolk. He was a prosperous farmer and landowner, known for his contributions to the local community.
In the 15th century, the STOUTT family established roots in the town of Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. Notably, William Stoutt, born in 1428, was a respected merchant and served as a town councilor.
During the Tudor period, the surname gained prominence with the rise of Sir John Stoutt, born in 1523 in Norfolk. He was a prominent courtier and diplomat who served under Queen Elizabeth I and was knighted for his services to the Crown.
Another notable figure was Sir Nicholas Stoutt, born in 1570 in Essex. He was a successful merchant and Member of Parliament, known for his role in establishing trade relations with the Dutch East Indies.
In the 17th century, the STOUTT family expanded their influence, with several members holding positions of authority in various counties. One such individual was Thomas Stoutt, born in 1612 in Suffolk, who served as the High Sheriff of Norfolk in 1660.
Throughout history, the STOUTT surname has been associated with various place names, such as Stoutt's Hill in Kent, Stoutt Manor in Essex, and Stoutt's Farm in Norfolk, reflecting the family's landholdings and influence in those areas.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stoutt
Among Census respondents with the surname Stoutt, the largest self-reported group is White at 64.8%. The next largest groups are Black (25.1%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Stoutt 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 Stoutt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White64.8% · 142
- Black or African American25.1% · 55
- Two or more races4.1% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.3% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stoutt
Stoutt 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
#86,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 217
+13 bearers (+6.4%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 708 places
2020
#90,519
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 219
+2 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 4,514 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #85,297 | 204 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #86,005 | 217 | 0.07 | +13 bearers (+6.4%) | Down 708 places |
| 2020 | #90,519 | 219 | 0.07 | +2 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 4,514 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 Stoutt 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 | #86,005 | #90,519 | -5.2% |
| Count | 217 | 219 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.07 | 4.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stoutt bearers went from 217 to 219 (+0.9% change). The surname moved down 4,514 positions in the national ranking, going from #86,005 to #90,519.
FAQ
Stoutt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stoutt?
Name Census estimates that about 251 living Americans carry the surname Stoutt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,365,555 residents.
How common is Stoutt?
Stoutt ranks #90,519 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 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 219 people with the surname Stoutt. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (251), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 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 Stoutt.
Has Stoutt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stoutt went from 217 recorded bearers to 219. That is an increase of 2 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #86,005 to #90,519.
What does the Census say about the background of Stoutt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stoutt, the largest self-reported group is White at 64.8%. The next largest groups are Black (25.1%) and Two or More Races (4.1%). 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 Stoutt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 64.8% (142 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stoutt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (64.8%), Black (25.1%), Two or More Races (4.1%). 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 Stoutt (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 Stoutt mean?
A surname derived from the word "stout," meaning strong or robust. 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 Stoutt (0.07 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 are called Stoutt?
See how many Americans have the surname Stoutt on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.