Explore the Family Name Stolley
The meaning of Stolley
Perhaps an Americanized form of South German Stölli, a dialect diminutive of Middle High German stolle (see Stoll). Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Sieg.
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How common is the last name Stolley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Stolley has seen a significant decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 50,468 which dropped to 71,042 in 2010, a decrease of approximately 40.77%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also fell from 389 to 275, a reduction of around 29.31%. Its proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease from 0.14 to 0.09, marking a 35.71% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #71,042 | -40.77% |
| Count | 389 | 275 | -29.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.09 | -35.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stolley
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Stolley has been predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.92% of those with this surname were identified as White, and this figure slightly decreased to 96.36% by 2010. During this decade, there was an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander representation within this surname demographic, accounting for 1.82% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.29% in 2000 to no representation in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities linked with the surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 96.36% | -0.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |