2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Stuppard
An English surname possibly derived from an archaic occupational term referring to a maker of tubs or barrels.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Stuppard. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stuppard 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Stuppard in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stuppard, the largest self-reported group is Black at 84.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and White (4.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stuppard
The surname Stuppard is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the early medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "stuppa," meaning a stump or a post, and the suffix "-ard," which was commonly used to form surnames indicating occupation or location.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Stupard" in the county of Gloucestershire. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived near or worked with stumps or posts, possibly in the forestry or construction industries.
During the 12th and 13th centuries, the name Stuppard appeared in various historical records across England, such as the Pipe Rolls of Oxfordshire and the Hundred Rolls of Buckinghamshire. These records often provide insights into the lives and occupations of individuals bearing the name.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named John Stuppard (born around 1310) was recorded as a landowner in the village of Swinbrook, Oxfordshire. His descendants continued to reside in the area for several generations, contributing to the local community and economy.
Another prominent individual with the surname Stuppard was Richard Stuppard (born circa 1450), a merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol during the late 15th century. He was known for his involvement in trade ventures and civic affairs, leaving a lasting impact on the city's commercial and political landscape.
During the 16th century, the Stuppard family gained prominence in the county of Berkshire, where they owned and operated several manors and estates. One notable member was Thomas Stuppard (1520-1589), a wealthy landowner and influential figure in the local community.
In the 17th century, the Stuppard name was associated with a family of clergymen and scholars. Reverend William Stuppard (1634-1707) was a renowned theologian and author, known for his contributions to religious literature and his service as a rector in several parishes.
As the centuries progressed, the Stuppard surname continued to spread across various regions of England, with some individuals migrating to other parts of the British Isles and eventually to the colonies of North America and beyond. The name has also undergone various spelling variations over time, including Stupard, Stuppart, and Stupperd.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stuppard
Among Census respondents with the surname Stuppard, the largest self-reported group is Black at 84.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and White (4.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Stuppard 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 Stuppard surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American84.0% · 84
- Hispanic or Latino8.0% · 8
- White4.0% · 4
- Two or more races4.0% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stuppard
Stuppard 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
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-8 bearers (-7.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 4,150 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -8 bearers (-7.4%) | Down 4,150 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 Stuppard 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 | #151,532 | #155,682 | -2.7% |
| Count | 108 | 100 | -7.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stuppard bearers went from 108 to 100 (-7.4% change). The surname moved down 4,150 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #155,682.
FAQ
Stuppard surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stuppard?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Stuppard. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Stuppard?
Stuppard ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 100 people with the surname Stuppard. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Stuppard.
Has Stuppard become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stuppard went from 108 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #151,532 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Stuppard?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stuppard, the largest self-reported group is Black at 84.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and White (4.0%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Stuppard in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.0% (84 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stuppard appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (84.0%), Hispanic (8.0%), White (4.0%). 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 Stuppard (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 Stuppard mean?
An English surname possibly derived from an archaic occupational term referring to a maker of tubs or barrels. 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 Stuppard (0.03 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 have the last name Stuppard?
You can see how many people have the surname Stuppard on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.