Explore the Family Name Stolt
The meaning of Stolt
North German and Danish: variant of Stolte. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Hjalmer. German Johannes, Juergen, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Stolt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Stolt has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Stolt was ranked 33,206th in terms of commonality among surnames in the United States; however, by 2010, it dropped to the 38,155th position, showing a decrease in popularity by 14.9%. The count of individuals with this surname also reduced from 649 to 581 during this decade, registering a decrease of 10.48%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Stolt per 100,000 residents decreased from 0.24 to 0.2, marking a 16.67% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,206 | #38,155 | -14.9% |
| Count | 649 | 581 | -10.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.2 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stolt
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, a majority of the individuals with the surname Stolt identified as White, with 98.31% in 2000 and 97.25% in 2010, indicating a slight decrease of 1.08%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in 2000. However, by 2010, approximately 1.03% of individuals carrying the Stolt surname fell under both the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic categories, signifying an increase in the diversity of ethnic identities associated with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.31% | 97.25% | -1.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |