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

Stuntebeck, 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 Stuntebeck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stuntebeck in America

Stuntebeck is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stuntebeck surname appeared 195 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 Stuntebeck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stuntebeck 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 Stuntebeck

The surname Stuntebeck has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have been derived from the German words "stunten," meaning "to stun," and "beck," referring to a small stream or brook. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a swift-flowing brook or stream.

The earliest known records of the name Stuntebeck can be found in the town of Mönchengladbach, located in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany. In a document dated 1287, a certain "Johannes Stuntebeck" is mentioned as a landowner in the area. This indicates that the name was well-established in the region by the late 13th century.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, variations of the name began to emerge, such as "Stuntenbeck" and "Stuntenbach." These spelling variations likely reflected regional dialects and the influence of local scribes who recorded the name in various official documents.

One notable individual with the surname Stuntebeck was Hans Stuntebeck, a German merchant and trader who lived in the late 15th century. Records show that he was actively involved in the lucrative trade of spices and textiles between Germany and the Netherlands.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Stuntebeck family settled in the city of Cologne, where they became prominent members of the local guild of bakers and millers. One of the most renowned figures from this lineage was Peter Stuntebeck, who was born in 1524 and served as the master baker to the Archbishop of Cologne for several decades.

As the name spread across different regions of Germany, it also found its way into other European countries. In the 17th century, a family bearing the name Stuntebeck settled in the Dutch city of Amsterdam, where they established themselves as successful merchants and traders.

Another notable figure with the surname Stuntebeck was Johann Friedrich Stuntebeck, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1655 to 1718. His works, primarily depicting landscapes and religious scenes, can be found in several museums and galleries across Germany and neighboring countries.

While the name Stuntebeck has retained its German roots, over the centuries it has also been adopted by families in other parts of Europe and beyond. However, it remains most prevalent in Germany, where it continues to be a part of the country's rich cultural and historical heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stuntebeck

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

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

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