2000
#5,644
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,640
First available Census row
Per 100,000 2.09
Rare Last name
Stoltz
Derived from the German word "stolz," meaning proud, haughty, or magnificent.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 6,257 Americans carry the last name Stoltz. That puts it at #6,047 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.83 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 54,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stoltz 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
6.3K
1 in 54,779
Census rank
#6,047
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
5.5K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 5,456 bearers of the surname Stoltz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.83 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 6047th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stoltz, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stoltz
The surname STOLTZ originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the German word "stolz," meaning "proud" or "haughty." The name likely referred to someone with a proud or arrogant demeanor or bearing.
In its early days, the name was predominantly found in the regions of Bavaria, Saxony, and Prussia. Various historical records from these areas reveal different spellings of the name, such as Stolz, Stoltze, and Stolzen, among others.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the STOLTZ name can be found in the Annals of Fulda, a historical chronicle from the 9th century. This text references a nobleman named Adelbert Stoltz, who was involved in a dispute over land ownership in the region of Franconia.
Another notable historical figure bearing the STOLTZ name was Johann Stoltz, a German theologian and reformer born in 1519. He was a contemporary of Martin Luther and played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in Germany.
During the 16th century, the STOLTZ name became associated with the city of Nuremberg, a major center of trade and commerce in the Holy Roman Empire. Several prominent families with the surname STOLTZ can be traced back to this city, including the Stoltz family of merchants who amassed significant wealth through their trading enterprises.
In the late 17th century, a branch of the STOLTZ family migrated to the United States, settling in Pennsylvania. One of the earliest recorded STOLTZ settlers was Hans Stoltz, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1683. He and his descendants established themselves as successful farmers and landowners in the region.
Another notable figure with the STOLTZ surname was Carl Stoltz, a German-American artist born in 1826. He is renowned for his landscape paintings depicting scenes from the American West, and his works can be found in various museums and private collections across the United States.
Throughout its history, the STOLTZ name has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, merchants, and religious figures, contributing to the rich tapestry of this surname's legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stoltz
Among Census respondents with the surname Stoltz, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Stoltz 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 Stoltz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.2% · 5,028
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 184
- Two or more races3.1% · 167
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 42
- Black or African American0.4% · 24
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 11
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stoltz
Stoltz 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
#5,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,912
+272 bearers (+4.8%)
Per 100,000 2.00
Rank movement Down 203 places
2020
#6,047
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,456
-456 bearers (-7.7%)
Per 100,000 1.83
Rank movement Down 200 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #5,644 | 5,640 | 2.09 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #5,847 | 5,912 | 2.00 | +272 bearers (+4.8%) | Down 203 places |
| 2020 | #6,047 | 5,456 | 1.83 | -456 bearers (-7.7%) | Down 200 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 Stoltz 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 | #5,847 | #6,047 | -3.4% |
| Count | 5,912 | 5,456 | -7.7% |
| Per 100K | 2.00 | 1.83 | -8.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stoltz bearers went from 5,912 to 5,456 (-7.7% change). The surname moved down 200 positions in the national ranking, going from #5,847 to #6,047.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Stoltz
FAQ
Stoltz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stoltz?
Name Census estimates that about 6,257 living Americans carry the surname Stoltz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 54,779 residents.
How common is Stoltz?
Stoltz ranks #6,047 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.83 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 5,456 people with the surname Stoltz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (6,257), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.83 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.83 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Stoltz.
Has Stoltz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stoltz went from 5,912 recorded bearers to 5,456. That is a decrease of 456 (-7.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #5,847 to #6,047.
What does the Census say about the background of Stoltz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stoltz, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (3.1%). 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 Stoltz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.2% (5,028 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stoltz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.2%), Hispanic (3.4%), Two or More Races (3.1%). 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 Stoltz (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 Stoltz mean?
Derived from the German word "stolz," meaning proud, haughty, or magnificent. 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 Stoltz (1.83 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 share the surname Stoltz?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.