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

Stutzke, 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 Stutzke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stutzke in America

Stutzke is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stutzke surname appeared 145 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 Stutzke.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stutzke 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 Stutzke

The surname Stutzke has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Stutz," which referred to a crop or piece of land. The name likely evolved as a descriptive term for someone who lived on or worked a particular plot of land.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval records from various regions of Germany. One notable example is the appearance of the name Stutzke in a document from the town of Lübeck, dated around 1280. This document mentions a landowner named Henricus Stutzke, providing evidence of the surname's use during that time period.

In the 15th century, the name Stutzke can be found in records from the city of Nuremberg. A merchant named Hans Stutzke is mentioned in a trade register from 1467, indicating the name's presence in an urban setting. Additionally, variations of the spelling, such as Stutze and Stuttzke, are also encountered in historical documents from this era.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Stutzke was Johann Stutzke, born in 1532 in the town of Erfurt. He was a renowned scholar and theologian, known for his contributions to the field of Lutheran theology. Another notable figure was Anna Stutzke, born in 1612 in Magdeburg, who was a prominent midwife and herbalist in her community.

In the 18th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Friedrich Stutzke in 1745 in Berlin. He was a respected military officer who served in the Prussian army during the Seven Years' War. His son, Wilhelm Stutzke, born in 1782, followed in his footsteps and achieved the rank of general in the Prussian army.

The name Stutzke can also be traced to several place names in Germany, such as the village of Stutzke near Lübeck, which likely influenced the development of the surname. Additionally, variations like Stutzkau and Stützkow can be found in the names of small towns or villages, further reinforcing the connection between the surname and geographic locations.

Throughout its history, the surname Stutzke has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, military personnel, merchants, and landowners. While not a widely prevalent name, it has left a notable imprint in the historical records of Germany, reflecting the country's rich cultural and linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stutzke

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

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

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