Explore the Family Name Stolberg
The meaning of Stolberg
1. German: habitational name from any of several places so called. The name also occurs in Sweden, where it probably originates from Germany. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): Yiddishized form of Stahlberg, compare Yiddish shtolbarg ‘steel mountain’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meyer, Yaakov.
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How common is the last name Stolberg in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stolberg saw minor changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,342 in popularity with a count of 624 occurrences. By 2010, the rank had slightly dropped to 34,835 while the count increased by about 3.85% to 648 occurrences. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100k decreased by 4.35%, indicating that while the number of people with the Stolberg surname has grown, its prevalence relative to other surnames has dipped slightly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,342 | #34,835 | -1.44% |
| Count | 624 | 648 | 3.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stolberg
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data provides insights into the ethnic identities associated with the surname Stolberg. While the majority of individuals with this surname identify as white (96.47% in 2000 and 94.60% in 2010), there has been a slight decrease in this percentage over the decade. Conversely, the percentage of Stolbergs identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.12% in 2000 to 2.01% in 2010. Furthermore, the Hispanic representation also increased from 1.28% to 1.85%. Interestingly, the data shows that by 2010, some individuals with the Stolberg surname began identifying as black, a category which was not represented in 2000. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged and suppressed respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 94.6% | -1.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 2.01% | 79.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 1.85% | 44.53% |
| Black | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |