Explore the Family Name Stoltzfus
The meaning of Stoltzfus
Americanized form of German Stolzfuss: probably from Middle Low German Stoltefoth, a nickname composed of the elements stolt ‘proud’ + vōt ‘foot’, denoting someone of haughty gait; or perhaps from Middle Low German stolten ‘to stalk about’ + vōt ‘foot’, a nickname for a peg-leg or someone who used crutches. Alternatively, from Middle High German stolzen ‘to limp’ + fuos ‘leg’, a nickname for someone who walked with a limp. The surname Stolzfuss is very rare in Germany. Compare Stoltzfoos.
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How common is the last name Stoltzfus in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Stoltzfus has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 3228 in terms of its prevalence among surnames in the U.S., but by 2010, it had jumped to the position 2311 - a rise of 28.41%. Similarly, the number of people bearing this surname saw a remarkable increase of over 55%, growing from 10,159 in 2000 to 15,786 in 2010. As a result, the proportion of people with the surname Stoltzfus per 100k individuals also rose by 41.91%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,228 | #2,311 | 28.41% |
| Count | 10,159 | 15,786 | 55.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.77 | 5.35 | 41.91% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stoltzfus
On the topic of ethnic identity, the Stoltzfus surname in the United States is predominantly associated with people of White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.74% of those with this surname identified as White, and this figure slightly increased to 99.00% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native was negligible in both years, while the representation of those identifying as Two or more races decreased from 0.62% in 2000 to 0.23% in 2010. Meanwhile, the presence of Hispanic and Black ethnicity within the Stoltzfus surname holders showed minor changes between 2000 and 2010, with small increases and decreases respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.74% | 99% | 0.26% |
| Hispanic | 0.45% | 0.48% | 6.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 0.23% | -62.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.1% | 0% |
| Black | 0.12% | 0.1% | -16.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.1% | 0% |