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

Stutzman, 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 Stutzman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stutzman in America

Stutzman is the 3862nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stutzman surname appeared 9,185 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Stutzman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stutzman 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 Stutzman

The surname Stutzman is of German origin, derived from the German word "Stutz," which means "short" or "stumpy." It is believed to have originated in the early 16th century as a nickname for someone of short stature.

The name was first recorded in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the states of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. Some early variations of the spelling included Stutzmann, Stutzman, and Stuttzmann.

One of the earliest known references to the name Stutzman can be found in the church records of the town of Möckmühl, located in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. The record, dated 1572, mentions a certain Hans Stutzman, who was a local farmer.

In the 17th century, many Stutzman families migrated from Germany to the United States, primarily settling in Pennsylvania and other parts of the northeastern United States. The first known Stutzman in America was Jacob Stutzman, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1709.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have carried the surname Stutzman. One of the most prominent was Johann Stutzman (1737-1821), a German theologian and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of ethics.

Another notable Stutzman was Abraham Stutzman (1778-1856), a Mennonite minister and farmer who played a crucial role in establishing the Mennonite community in Wayne County, Ohio.

In the 20th century, Delbert Stutzman (1909-1993) was a renowned American painter and lithographer, known for his vibrant landscapes and depictions of rural life.

More recently, David Stutzman (born 1962) is a highly respected American architect and urban planner, recognized for his innovative designs and sustainable approach to urban development.

It is also worth mentioning that the name Stutzman has been associated with several notable places throughout history. For example, the village of Stutzmantown, located in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, was named after one of the early Stutzman settlers in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stutzman

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

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

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