2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Stumo
A short surname representing a blunt or stubby person.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Stumo. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stumo 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Stumo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stumo, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stumo
The surname STUMO is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, where it was derived from the Italian word "stumo," which means "flock" or "herd." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with occupations related to shepherding or livestock management.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the STUMO surname can be found in the Florentine Priorista of 1382, where a certain Giovanni di Stumo is listed as a prominent citizen of Florence. This document provides valuable insight into the prevalence of the name in the area during the late Middle Ages.
In the 16th century, the STUMO name appears in the records of the Republic of Venice, particularly in the city of Verona. Notable individuals from this period include Girolamo STUMO (1520-1588), a renowned scholar and humanist who authored several works on philosophy and rhetoric.
As the STUMO family expanded throughout Italy, they established themselves in various regions. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the Sicilian town of Noto, where they played a significant role in the local economy and politics. One prominent figure was Vincenzo STUMO (1725-1793), a successful merchant and landowner who served as a councilor in the municipal government.
The name STUMO also found its way to the island of Sardinia, where it is still present today. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in Sardinia dates back to the late 17th century, with the birth of Antonio STUMO (1679-1743) in the town of Sassari.
Outside of Italy, the STUMO surname has been documented in other parts of Europe, likely due to migration and trade. In the 19th century, a family of STUMOs resided in the Spanish city of Barcelona, where they owned a successful textile business. One notable member was Enrique STUMO (1845-1912), who served as a city councilor and was actively involved in local politics.
Throughout its history, the STUMO surname has been associated with various occupations, including shepherding, agriculture, academia, commerce, and public service. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has evolved to encompass a diverse range of individuals and professions over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stumo
Among Census respondents with the surname Stumo, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Stumo 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 Stumo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.9% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.7% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stumo
Stumo appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+5 bearers (+4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,461 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.8%) | Up 5,461 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 Stumo 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 | #154,907 | #149,446 | 3.5% |
| Count | 105 | 110 | 4.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stumo bearers went from 105 to 110 (+4.8% change). The surname moved up 5,461 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #149,446.
FAQ
Stumo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stumo?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Stumo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Stumo?
Stumo ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Stumo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Stumo.
Has Stumo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stumo went from 105 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 5 (+4.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Stumo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stumo, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%). 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 Stumo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.9% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stumo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.9%), Hispanic (4.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%). 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 Stumo (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 Stumo mean?
A short surname representing a blunt or stubby person. 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 Stumo (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 Stumo?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.