2000
#122,534
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Stulpin
A locational surname derived from a Polish place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Stulpin. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stulpin 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Stulpin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stulpin, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stulpin
The surname STULPIN is of German origin, dating back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Prussian town of Stulpin, now known as Stolpmuende, located in the Pomeranian region of modern-day Poland. The name is likely derived from the Old Prussian word "stulpins," meaning "a pillar" or "a post," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been associated with carpentry or construction work.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the STULPIN surname can be found in the church records of St. Peter's Church in Stulpin, dating back to the late 1500s. These records document the births, marriages, and deaths of several families bearing the STULPIN name, indicating their long-standing presence in the region.
In the 17th century, the STULPIN name began to appear in various official documents and records across Prussia and neighboring regions. Notable individuals from this era include Hans STULPIN (1620-1687), a respected merchant and landowner from the town of Stulpin, and Anna Maria STULPIN (1645-1702), whose marriage to a noble from the nearby town of Schlawe is recorded in the local parish records.
By the 18th century, the STULPIN name had spread beyond the Pomeranian region, with descendants settling in various parts of Germany and other European countries. One prominent figure from this period was Johann Friedrich STULPIN (1725-1793), a renowned theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Halle.
In the 19th century, the STULPIN name gained further recognition with the accomplishments of several notable individuals. August STULPIN (1810-1872) was a respected German architect who designed several prominent buildings in Berlin, including the Reichstag building. Meanwhile, Wilhelm STULPIN (1832-1901) was a pioneering chemist whose research contributed significantly to the development of synthetic dyes and the understanding of organic compounds.
As the STULPIN family continued to spread across Europe and beyond, their surname remained closely associated with their Prussian roots and the town of Stulpin, now known as Stolpmuende. Despite the passage of time, the name continues to carry the legacy of its origins, reflecting the rich cultural and historical traditions of the Pomeranian region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stulpin
Among Census respondents with the surname Stulpin, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Stulpin 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 Stulpin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.3% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino10.0% · 12
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stulpin
Stulpin 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
#128,249
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 133
+3 bearers (+2.3%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 5,715 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-13 bearers (-9.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,800 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #122,534 | 130 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #128,249 | 133 | 0.05 | +3 bearers (+2.3%) | Down 5,715 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-9.8%) | Down 13,800 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 Stulpin 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 | #128,249 | #142,049 | -10.8% |
| Count | 133 | 120 | -9.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -19.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stulpin bearers went from 133 to 120 (-9.8% change). The surname moved down 13,800 positions in the national ranking, going from #128,249 to #142,049.
FAQ
Stulpin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stulpin?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Stulpin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Stulpin?
Stulpin ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 120 people with the surname Stulpin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Stulpin.
Has Stulpin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stulpin went from 133 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 13 (-9.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #128,249 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Stulpin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stulpin, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). 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 Stulpin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.3% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stulpin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.3%), Hispanic (10.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). 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 Stulpin (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 Stulpin mean?
A locational surname derived from a Polish place name. 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 Stulpin (0.04 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 Stulpin?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Stulpin, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.