2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Stuttler
A surname derived from the German word "stotterer," meaning a stammerer or stutterer.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Stuttler. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stuttler 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Stuttler in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stuttler, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stuttler
The surname Stuttler has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the late Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of modern-day Germany, particularly in the areas around Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.
One theory suggests that the name Stuttler is derived from the Old High German word "stutteln," which means "to stutter" or "to stammer." This could indicate that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who had a speech impediment or a stutter.
Another possibility is that the name is connected to the German word "Stutzer," which means "a dandy" or "a fop." In this case, the name may have been bestowed upon someone who was known for their extravagant or fashionable attire.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Stuttler can be found in various German records and chronicles from the 15th and 16th centuries. For example, there are mentions of individuals with the name Stuttler in the Heidelberg archives from the late 1400s.
One notable historical figure with the surname Stuttler was Johann Stuttler, a renowned clockmaker who lived in Nuremberg, Germany, in the 16th century (c. 1520-1590). His intricate and innovative clocks were highly sought after by the wealthy and noble classes of the time.
Another individual of note was Hans Stuttler, a German soldier who fought in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). He is mentioned in several accounts and chronicles of the era for his bravery and military exploits.
In the 18th century, a man named Wilhelm Stuttler (1712-1786) gained fame as a skilled architect and builder. He was responsible for the design and construction of several prominent buildings and churches in the city of Heidelberg.
Towards the end of the 19th century, a German artist named Elise Stuttler (1862-1928) gained recognition for her vibrant and expressive landscape paintings, which often depicted scenes from the Black Forest region.
One of the earliest instances of the name Stuttler appearing in connection with a place name can be found in the village of Stuttlerhausen, located in the state of Thuringia, Germany. This village likely took its name from an early settler or landowner with the surname Stuttler.
While the surname Stuttler is relatively uncommon, it has a rich history and can be traced back to various regions of Germany over several centuries. The name has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including artisans, soldiers, architects, and artists.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stuttler
Among Census respondents with the surname Stuttler, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Stuttler 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 Stuttler surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.1% · 101
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stuttler
Stuttler 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
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+11 bearers (+10.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,075 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-8 bearers (-7.1%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 6,337 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.9%) | Up 2,075 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -8 bearers (-7.1%) | Down 6,337 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 Stuttler 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 | #147,253 | #153,590 | -4.3% |
| Count | 112 | 104 | -7.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stuttler bearers went from 112 to 104 (-7.1% change). The surname moved down 6,337 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #153,590.
FAQ
Stuttler surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stuttler?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Stuttler. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Stuttler?
Stuttler ranks #153,590 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 104 people with the surname Stuttler. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), 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 Stuttler.
Has Stuttler become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stuttler went from 112 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Stuttler?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stuttler, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Stuttler in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.1% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stuttler appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.1%), Two or More Races (1.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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 Stuttler (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 Stuttler mean?
A surname derived from the German word "stotterer," meaning a stammerer or stutterer. 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 Stuttler (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 are called Stuttler?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Stuttler at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.