UK surname
A surname possibly derived from the German word "stolz" meaning "proud" or "arrogant".
In the 1881 census there were 9 people recorded with the Stolt surname, ranking it #32,416 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 5, ranked #38,264, down from #32,416 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Rochdale, Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry and Dean. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Stolt is 124 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 44.4%.
1881 census count
9
Ranked #32,416
Modern count
5
2016, ranked #38,264
Peak year
1891
124 bearers
Map years
1
1891 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Stolt surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Stolt surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 82 | #19,317 |
| 1861 | historical | 45 | #28,296 |
| 1881 | historical | 9 | #32,416 |
| 1891 | historical | 124 | #20,818 |
| 1901 | historical | 21 | #31,686 |
| 1911 | historical | 64 | #26,435 |
| 1997 | modern | 3 | #38,317 |
| 1998 | modern | 2 | #38,550 |
| 1999 | modern | 3 | #38,318 |
| 2000 | modern | 6 | #37,624 |
| 2001 | modern | 7 | #37,293 |
| 2002 | modern | 6 | #37,532 |
| 2003 | modern | 4 | #37,951 |
| 2004 | modern | 6 | #37,655 |
| 2005 | modern | 7 | #37,581 |
| 2006 | modern | 7 | #37,634 |
| 2007 | modern | 9 | #37,435 |
| 2008 | modern | 8 | #37,597 |
| 2009 | modern | 8 | #37,689 |
| 2010 | modern | 6 | #38,024 |
| 2011 | modern | 5 | #38,168 |
| 2012 | modern | 6 | #38,008 |
| 2013 | modern | 6 | #38,049 |
| 2014 | modern | 3 | #38,552 |
| 2015 | modern | 5 | #38,221 |
| 2016 | modern | 5 | #38,264 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Rochdale, Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry, Dean, Birmingham Town: Birmingham and Plymouth St Andrew (incl. Eddystone Lighthouse in 1841). These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochdale | Lancashire |
| 2 | Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry | Forfar |
| 3 | Dean | Lancashire |
| 4 | Birmingham Town: Birmingham | Warwickshire |
| 5 | Plymouth St Andrew (incl. Eddystone Lighthouse in 1841) | Devon |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Stolt surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Stolt, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Stolt surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Stolt household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Stolt is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Stolt is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Stolt, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname "STOLT" is of Swedish origin, and it can be traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Old Swedish word "stolt," which means "proud" or "haughty." This name was likely given as a nickname to someone who exhibited a sense of pride or arrogance.
The earliest recorded instance of the name "STOLT" appears in the Swedish church records from the late 16th century. It was initially found in the regions of Småland and Västergötland, where it was particularly common among the nobility and landowners.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Johan Stolt, a prominent Swedish military officer who served during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). He was born in 1592 and played a crucial role in several battles against Danish and German forces.
In the 17th century, the name "STOLT" was also found in the records of the Swedish East India Company, where several individuals bearing this surname were employed as merchants and sailors, trading goods between Sweden and the Far East.
Another notable figure with the surname "STOLT" was Carl Stolt, a Swedish industrialist and businessman who lived from 1822 to 1899. He founded the Stolt-Nielsen Group, one of the world's leading shipping companies specializing in the transportation of bulk liquid chemicals, edible oils, and other specialty liquids.
In the literary world, the Swedish author and playwright August Stolt (1849-1923) gained recognition for his works that depicted the lives of ordinary people in rural Sweden. His plays and novels were widely popular during his lifetime and are still studied in Scandinavian literature courses today.
The name "STOLT" can also be found in various place names across Sweden, such as Stoltsborg (Stolt's Castle) and Stoltsby (Stolt's Village), further reinforcing its historical significance and connection to the region.
While the surname "STOLT" is primarily associated with Sweden, it has also been recorded in other Scandinavian countries, including Norway and Denmark, likely due to migration and cultural exchanges between these nations throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Stolt surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Yorkshire leads with 6 Stolts recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.91x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire | 6 | 6.91x |
| Middlesex | 2 | 2.28x |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0.96x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Gomersal in Yorkshire leads with 5 Stolts recorded in 1881 and an index of 1219.51x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Gomersal | 5 | 1219.51x |
| Islington London | 2 | 23.56x |
| Middlesbrough | 1 | 88.50x |
| North Meols | 1 | 98.04x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Stolt surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Stolt surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Stolt households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Gardeners Daur | 2 |
| Cotton Doubler | 1 |
| Gardener (ND) | 1 |
| Gardeners Son | 1 |
| Gardeners Wife | 1 |
| Professor Of Languages | 1 |
| Retired Seaman | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 9 people were recorded with the Stolt surname. That placed it at #32,416 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 5 in 2016. That gives Stolt a modern rank of #38,264.
A surname possibly derived from the German word "stolz" meaning "proud" or "arrogant".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Stolt bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.