Explore the Family Name Stolzer
The meaning of Stolzer
German (also Stölzer): nickname from an agent derivative of Middle High German stolzen ‘to limp’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stolzer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Stolzer has seen a significant decline over the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, Stolzer was ranked 56,826th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had dropped to a rank of 76,533, representing a decrease of about 34.7%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 336 in 2000 to 251 in 2010, marking a reduction of approximately 25.3%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Stolzer per 100,000 population dipped by 25%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #76,533 | -34.68% |
| Count | 336 | 251 | -25.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stolzer
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of those with the Stolzer surname identify as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 98.81% of Stolzers identified as White, and although this percentage did decrease slightly to 97.21% by 2010, it remains the dominant ethnic identity associated with this surname. Notably, there were no recorded instances of Stolzers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.81% | 97.21% | -1.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |