2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Stuehler
A German occupational surname derived from "Stühl" meaning stool, referring to a maker of stools or chairs.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Stuehler. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stuehler 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Stuehler in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stuehler, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stuehler
The surname Stuehler is of German origin, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Stuhl," meaning "chair" or "stool," suggesting a possible connection to an occupation or trade involving the production or sale of chairs or stools.
The name Stuehler can be traced back to various regions within Germany, primarily in the southern and central parts of the country. Some of the earliest records mentioning the name can be found in church registers and municipal archives from towns such as Freiburg, Stuttgart, and Nuremberg.
One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the name Stuehler was Hans Stuehler, a woodworker and chairmaker who lived in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in the late 16th century. His craftsmanship and reputation as a skilled artisan contributed to the association of the name with the furniture-making trade.
In the 17th century, the Stuehler family expanded its reach, with members settling in various parts of Germany and neighboring regions. Johannes Stuehler, born in 1632 in Bamberg, was a notable figure who served as a magistrate and played a significant role in local governance during his lifetime.
As the centuries passed, the Stuehler name continued to be carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions. In the 19th century, Friedrich Stuehler, born in 1804 in Dresden, gained recognition as a renowned architect and urban planner, contributing to the design and development of several notable buildings and public spaces in his hometown.
Another notable bearer of the Stuehler name was Anna Stuehler, a pioneering educator born in 1841 in Munich. She dedicated her life to advocating for women's education and founded one of the first schools for girls in the region, paving the way for future generations of female scholars and intellectuals.
Historically, variations in the spelling of the name Stuehler have been observed, such as Stüler, Stuhler, and Stuler, reflecting regional linguistic differences and variations in record-keeping practices over time.
While the surname Stuehler may not have been as widely known as some other German surnames, its rich history and connection to craftsmanship and various professions have left an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of Germany and beyond.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stuehler
Among Census respondents with the surname Stuehler, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Stuehler 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 Stuehler surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.1% · 97
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.9% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stuehler
Stuehler 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
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-4 bearers (-3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,775 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-13 bearers (-11.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 10,614 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.4%) | Down 12,775 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -13 bearers (-11.3%) | Down 10,614 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 Stuehler 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 | #144,141 | #154,755 | -7.4% |
| Count | 115 | 102 | -11.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stuehler bearers went from 115 to 102 (-11.3% change). The surname moved down 10,614 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #154,755.
FAQ
Stuehler surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stuehler?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Stuehler. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Stuehler?
Stuehler ranks #154,755 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 102 people with the surname Stuehler. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), 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 Stuehler.
Has Stuehler become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stuehler went from 115 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 13 (-11.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Stuehler?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stuehler, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.0%). 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 Stuehler in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.1% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stuehler appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%), Hispanic (2.0%). 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 Stuehler (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 Stuehler mean?
A German occupational surname derived from "Stühl" meaning stool, referring to a maker of stools or chairs. 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 Stuehler (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 share the surname Stuehler?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.