2000
#4,292
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 7,641
First available Census row
Per 100,000 2.83
Uncommon Last name
Stutzman
A German occupational surname derived from the word "Stutze," meaning a support or prop, likely referring to a carpenter.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 11,467 Americans carry the last name Stutzman. That puts it at #3,483 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 3.35 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 29,890 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stutzman 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
11K
1 in 29,890
Census rank
#3,483
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
3.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
10K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 10,000 bearers of the surname Stutzman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 3.35 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 3483rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stutzman, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.9%) and Hispanic (1.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stutzman
Among Census respondents with the surname Stutzman, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.9%) and Hispanic (1.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Stutzman 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 Stutzman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.9% · 9,591
- Two or more races1.9% · 194
- Hispanic or Latino1.2% · 118
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 42
- Black or African American0.3% · 34
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 21
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stutzman
Stutzman 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
#3,862
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 9,185
+1,544 bearers (+20.2%)
Per 100,000 3.11
Rank movement Up 430 places
2020
#3,483
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 10,000
+815 bearers (+8.9%)
Per 100,000 3.35
Rank movement Up 379 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #4,292 | 7,641 | 2.83 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #3,862 | 9,185 | 3.11 | +1,544 bearers (+20.2%) | Up 430 places |
| 2020 | #3,483 | 10,000 | 3.35 | +815 bearers (+8.9%) | Up 379 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 Stutzman 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 | #3,862 | #3,483 | 9.8% |
| Count | 9,185 | 10,000 | 8.9% |
| Per 100K | 3.11 | 3.35 | 7.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stutzman bearers went from 9,185 to 10,000 (+8.9% change). The surname moved up 379 positions in the national ranking, going from #3,862 to #3,483.
FAQ
Stutzman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stutzman?
Name Census estimates that about 11,467 living Americans carry the surname Stutzman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 29,890 residents.
How common is Stutzman?
Stutzman ranks #3,483 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 3.35 per 100,000 residents, which is about 3 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 10,000 people with the surname Stutzman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (11,467), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 3.35 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 3.35 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 3 of them to have the surname Stutzman.
Has Stutzman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stutzman went from 9,185 recorded bearers to 10,000. That is an increase of 815 (+8.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #3,862 to #3,483.
What does the Census say about the background of Stutzman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stutzman, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.9%) and Hispanic (1.2%). 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 Stutzman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.9% (9,591 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stutzman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.9%), Two or More Races (1.9%), Hispanic (1.2%). 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 Stutzman (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 Stutzman mean?
A German occupational surname derived from the word "Stutze," meaning a support or prop, likely referring to a carpenter. 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 Stutzman (3.35 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 surname Stutzman?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.