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

Stultz, 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 Stultz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stultz in America

Stultz is the 7010th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stultz surname appeared 4,778 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Stultz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stultz 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 Stultz

The surname Stultz is of German origin, derived from the Old German word "stolz," meaning "proud" or "haughty." It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it first appeared as a descriptive surname referring to someone who exhibited a proud or arrogant demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the medieval town records of Augsburg, Germany, where a certain Hans Stultz is mentioned as a resident in the year 1412. This suggests that the name had already been established by the early 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various German-language documents, including church records and tax registers. For instance, a Johannes Stultz is listed as a landowner in the village of Oberammergau in 1542.

The name also spread to other parts of Europe, particularly Switzerland and Austria, where it took on slightly different spellings, such as Stulz and Stültz. In Switzerland, the name is associated with the town of Stülzegg, which may have contributed to its popularity in that region.

One notable bearer of the name was Johann Stultz (1541-1607), a German theologian and Protestant reformer who played a significant role in the religious conflicts of the 16th century. He was a prominent figure in the city of Nuremberg and authored several influential works on theology and church governance.

Another historical figure with the surname Stultz was Johann Christoph Stultz (1720-1781), a German composer and organist who served at the court of Prince-Bishop of Bamberg and Würzburg. His compositions, primarily sacred works and organ pieces, were widely performed and admired during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, the name spread further with German immigration to the United States and other countries. One notable American with the surname was John Stultz (1824-1897), a Union Army officer who fought in the American Civil War and later served as a judge in Ohio.

Another prominent individual was Friedrich Stultz (1856-1923), a German architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin, including the Reichsbank and the Anhalter Bahnhof railway station.

Overall, the surname Stultz has a long and rich history, with roots dating back to medieval Germany and a presence in various parts of Europe and beyond. While its earliest origins stem from a descriptive meaning related to pride or haughtiness, the name has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stultz

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

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

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