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

Stuckenschneider, 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 Stuckenschneider surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stuckenschneider in America

Stuckenschneider is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stuckenschneider surname appeared 215 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 Stuckenschneider.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stuckenschneider 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 Stuckenschneider

The surname STUCKENSCHNEIDE has its origins in the German language, with the earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, southern Germany, where it was likely derived from a combination of the words "stucken," meaning "piece" or "fragment," and "schneide," meaning "to cut" or "to slice."

One of the earliest documented references to the surname STUCKENSCHNEIDE can be found in the records of the town of Augsburg, where a blacksmith named Hans STUCKENSCHNEIDE was registered in the guild of metalworkers in 1548. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with a profession involving cutting or shaping metal.

In the 17th century, a notable bearer of the name was Johann STUCKENSCHNEIDE, a prominent scholar and theologian who was born in Nuremberg in 1612. His works on religious philosophy and ethics were widely circulated throughout the German states during his lifetime.

Another individual of historical significance was Elise STUCKENSCHNEIDE, a celebrated painter and portraitist who lived in the 19th century. Born in Dresden in 1825, her works were exhibited in several prestigious galleries across Europe, and she was particularly renowned for her skillful depictions of aristocratic subjects.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the STUCKENSCHNEIDE name also gained recognition in the field of engineering. Karl STUCKENSCHNEIDE, born in Munich in 1875, was a pioneering inventor and entrepreneur who patented several innovations in the field of textile machinery, contributing significantly to the region's industrial development.

In more recent times, the name STUCKENSCHNEIDE has been associated with notable figures in various fields, including Hans STUCKENSCHNEIDE, a celebrated author and poet who was born in Berlin in 1920, and Ingrid STUCKENSCHNEIDE, a renowned soprano who performed with several prestigious opera companies across Europe in the latter half of the 20th century.

While the surname STUCKENSCHNEIDE may have originated from a particular region or profession, its bearers have left their mark across various domains, including academia, arts, industry, and literature, reflecting the diversity and achievements of those who have carried this name throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stuckenschneider

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

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

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