Explore the Family Name Stolba
The meaning of Stolba
Czech (Štolba): status name for a man in charge of horses, from štolba ‘equerry’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stolba in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stolba saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 68,973rd and by 2010, it had dropped to 74,141st, marking a decline of 7.49%. The number of individuals with this surname also diminished from 266 in 2000 to 261 in 2010, representing a slight decrease of 1.88%. This indicates that Stolba has become less common over time, with the proportion per 100,000 people decreasing by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #74,141 | -7.49% |
| Count | 266 | 261 | -1.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stolba
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Stolba identify as White. In 2000, 96.62% of Stolbas identified as White and this figure increased slightly to 96.93% in 2010. There was a small percentage (3.01%) of Stolbas who identified as Hispanic in 2000, but this count fell to zero by 2010. No Stolbas identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, nor did any identify with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.62% | 96.93% | 0.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.01% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |