2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Stuman
A name possibly derived from German "Stuhm" meaning a stomp or trample.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Stuman. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stuman 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Stuman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stuman, the largest self-reported group is White at 70.4%. The next largest groups are Black (11.3%) and Two or More Races (9.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stuman
The surname STUMAN has its origins in the Netherlands, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch word "stuman," which referred to a person who worked as a stool maker or carpenter. The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Friesland and Groningen, where the woodworking trade was prominent.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname STUMAN can be found in the Dutch Protestant Church records from the city of Leeuwarden in Friesland, where a craftsman named Jan STUMAN was mentioned in 1598. The name also appeared in various municipal records and tax rolls from the 17th and 18th centuries in towns such as Groningen and Appingedam.
During the 17th century, a notable figure by the name of Pieter STUMAN (1619-1687) gained recognition as a skilled carpenter and furniture maker in the city of Amsterdam. His intricate woodwork and carved furniture pieces were highly sought after by the wealthy merchant class of the time.
In the late 18th century, a family of STUMAN tanners and leather workers was documented in the town of Dokkum, Friesland. One of their descendants, Sjoerd STUMAN (1782-1845), became a respected master tanner and established a successful leather business that was passed down through generations.
Another prominent individual bearing the STUMAN surname was Willem STUMAN (1801-1878), a renowned architect and builder from the city of Groningen. He was responsible for designing and constructing several notable buildings and churches in the region, including the Martinikerk in Groningen, which is considered one of his finest works.
In the 19th century, the surname STUMAN started to spread beyond the Netherlands as some families emigrated to other parts of Europe and North America. One such individual was Johan STUMAN (1825-1902), who settled in the United States and became a successful carpenter and furniture maker in the city of New York.
Throughout its history, the surname STUMAN has been associated with skilled craftsmen, woodworkers, and artisans, reflecting the occupation and trade of its earliest bearers. While the name has evolved and spread globally, its origins can be traced back to the woodworking communities of the Netherlands in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stuman
Among Census respondents with the surname Stuman, the largest self-reported group is White at 70.4%. The next largest groups are Black (11.3%) and Two or More Races (9.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Stuman 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 Stuman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White70.4% · 81
- Black or African American11.3% · 13
- Two or more races9.6% · 11
- Hispanic or Latino7.0% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stuman
Stuman 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
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
+7 bearers (+6.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,398 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-7 bearers (-5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,430 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.1%) | Down 2,398 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.7%) | Down 8,430 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 Stuman 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 | #137,327 | #145,757 | -6.1% |
| Count | 122 | 115 | -5.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stuman bearers went from 122 to 115 (-5.7% change). The surname moved down 8,430 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #145,757.
FAQ
Stuman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stuman?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Stuman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Stuman?
Stuman ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Stuman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Stuman.
Has Stuman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stuman went from 122 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 7 (-5.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Stuman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stuman, the largest self-reported group is White at 70.4%. The next largest groups are Black (11.3%) and Two or More Races (9.6%). 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 Stuman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 70.4% (81 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stuman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (70.4%), Black (11.3%), Two or More Races (9.6%). 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 Stuman (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 Stuman mean?
A name possibly derived from German "Stuhm" meaning a stomp or trample. 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 Stuman (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 share the surname Stuman?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.