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

Stufflet, 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 Stufflet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stufflet in America

Stufflet is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stufflet surname appeared 168 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 Stufflet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stufflet 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 Stufflet

The surname STUFFLET originated in the northern regions of England during the late 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "styffl," which referred to a small, enclosed area or enclosure. This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify someone who lived or worked in a small, confined space, such as a shed or a workshop.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the STUFFLET surname can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1297, where a person named Willelmus Styflet is mentioned. This early spelling variation provides insight into the name's evolution over time.

In the 14th century, the STUFFLET name appeared in several historical documents, including the Inquisitiones post Mortem (Inquiries after Death) records from 1349, which mention a John Stuflet from Lincolnshire. This record suggests that the name had spread beyond its northern origins by this point.

Interestingly, the STUFFLET surname also appears to have some connection to place names in England. The village of Stuffynlok in Nottinghamshire, as recorded in the Placita de Quo Warranto (Plea of What Warrant) from 1292, shares a similar root with the surname, potentially indicating a link between the name and a specific location.

Notable individuals with the STUFFLET surname throughout history include:

1. Robert Stufflet (c. 1420 - 1489), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Lincolnshire.
2. William Stufflet (1567 - 1631), a prominent lawyer and member of the Inns of Court in London.
3. Alice Stufflet (c. 1620 - 1688), a midwife and herbalist renowned for her knowledge of traditional remedies in Yorkshire.
4. John Stufflet (1712 - 1781), a skilled blacksmith and metalworker who contributed to the construction of several churches in Oxfordshire.
5. Elizabeth Stufflet (1789 - 1856), a respected educator and author of several popular children's books in the early 19th century.

While the STUFFLET surname may not be as widely recognized today, its rich history and intriguing origins provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives and occupations of those who bore this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stufflet

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

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

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