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

Stuhlman, 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 Stuhlman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stuhlman in America

Stuhlman is the 76275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stuhlman surname appeared 252 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 Stuhlman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stuhlman 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 Stuhlman

The surname STUHLMAN is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the 14th century in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. The name is derived from the German words 'Stuhl,' meaning 'chair,' and 'Mann,' meaning 'man,' likely referring to an occupation or trade related to chair-making or carpentry.

In the early 15th century, records from the town of Nürnberg mention a craftsman named Hans Stuhlman, who was renowned for his intricate woodwork and furniture creations. This is one of the earliest documented instances of the surname in use.

The surname STUHLMAN can also be found in various historical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries, including tax records, guild registries, and church records from cities like Munich, Leipzig, and Frankfurt.

One notable figure with this surname was Johann Michael Stuhlman (1683-1744), a German organist and composer who served as the court organist for the Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg. His compositions for organ and harpsichord were highly regarded during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the STUHLMAN name appeared in various regions of what is now modern-day Germany, with some families adopting variations like Stuhleman or Stühlmann.

Another prominent individual was Karl Friedrich Stuhlmann (1815-1892), a German architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the development of Berlin's urban landscape during the 19th century.

The surname STUHLMAN also spread to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and Switzerland, where it was sometimes spelled as Stulman or Stuhlmann.

In the late 19th century, Friedrich Stuhlmann (1863-1928), a German explorer and naturalist, led expeditions to East Africa and contributed significantly to the study of the region's flora and fauna.

As the 20th century approached, the STUHLMAN name continued to be associated with skilled craftsmen, artisans, and professionals in various fields, carrying on the legacy of the surname's origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stuhlman

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

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

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