UK surname
A surname derived from the German word "stuttern," meaning to stammer or stutter.
In the 1881 census there were 76 people recorded with the Stotter surname, ranking it #22,745 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 63, ranked #34,163, down from #22,745 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Lambourn, Walthamstow, Low Leyton and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Stotter is 105 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 17.1%.
1881 census count
76
Ranked #22,745
Modern count
63
2016, ranked #34,163
Peak year
1891
105 bearers
Map years
1
1891 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Stotter surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Stotter 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 | 72 | #20,720 |
| 1861 | historical | 42 | #28,691 |
| 1881 | historical | 76 | #22,745 |
| 1891 | historical | 105 | #23,241 |
| 1901 | historical | 78 | #25,500 |
| 1911 | historical | 90 | #23,797 |
| 1997 | modern | 73 | #30,306 |
| 1998 | modern | 73 | #30,681 |
| 1999 | modern | 80 | #30,152 |
| 2000 | modern | 76 | #30,578 |
| 2001 | modern | 75 | #30,481 |
| 2002 | modern | 74 | #31,048 |
| 2003 | modern | 71 | #31,393 |
| 2004 | modern | 67 | #31,976 |
| 2005 | modern | 65 | #32,387 |
| 2006 | modern | 65 | #32,743 |
| 2007 | modern | 67 | #32,871 |
| 2008 | modern | 70 | #32,856 |
| 2009 | modern | 71 | #33,102 |
| 2010 | modern | 72 | #33,324 |
| 2011 | modern | 64 | #33,917 |
| 2012 | modern | 60 | #34,287 |
| 2013 | modern | 64 | #34,127 |
| 2014 | modern | 63 | #34,212 |
| 2015 | modern | 61 | #34,284 |
| 2016 | modern | 63 | #34,163 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Lambourn, Walthamstow, Low Leyton, London parishes, Lambeth and St Paul Deptford, St Nicholas Deptford. 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 | Lambourn | Berkshire |
| 2 | Walthamstow, Low Leyton | Essex |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| 5 | St Paul Deptford, St Nicholas Deptford | London (South Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Stotter 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 Stotter, 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 Stotter surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Stotter 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, Stotter 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 Stotter is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Stotter, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname STOTTER is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. The name is derived from the Middle High German word "stoteren," which means "to stutter" or "to stammer." This likely suggests that the name was originally a descriptive one, given to someone who had a speech impediment or difficulty speaking clearly.
In the 14th century, the name STOTTER appeared in various records and manuscripts, including the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the German state of Saxony. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Hans Stotter, a merchant from the city of Nuremberg who lived in the late 15th century.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name STOTTER became more widespread across German-speaking regions, with variations in spelling such as Stotter, Stötter, and Stöter. One notable bearer of this surname was Johann Stotter, a Lutheran theologian and author from Saxony, who lived from 1597 to 1670.
In the 18th century, the STOTTER name appeared in several German-language records, including church registries and land deeds. A notable individual from this period was Friedrich Wilhelm Stotter, a German painter and engraver who was born in 1746 and died in 1819.
As the STOTTER surname spread across Europe, it also found its way to other regions, including the United Kingdom. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in Britain was that of William Stotter, a merchant from London who lived in the early 19th century.
Other notable individuals with the surname STOTTER throughout history include August Stotter, a German journalist and writer who lived from 1822 to 1896, and Karl Stotter, an Austrian painter and illustrator who was born in 1857 and died in 1936.
While the surname STOTTER has its roots in Germany, it has since been carried by individuals across various parts of the world, reflecting the migration and dispersal of families over time.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Stotter 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. Middlesex leads with 25 Stotters recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.37x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 25 | 3.37x |
| Essex | 18 | 12.30x |
| Surrey | 17 | 4.71x |
| Berkshire | 9 | 16.18x |
| Kent | 3 | 1.19x |
| Buckinghamshire | 1 | 2.23x |
| Cambridgeshire | 1 | 2.13x |
| Lanarkshire | 1 | 0.42x |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0.11x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Walthamstow in Essex leads with 15 Stotters recorded in 1881 and an index of 284.63x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow | 15 | 284.63x |
| Lambeth | 14 | 21.66x |
| Lambourn | 7 | 1272.73x |
| St Botolph Aldgate | 7 | 693.07x |
| Hornsey | 6 | 64.03x |
| Leyton | 3 | 119.05x |
| Acton | 2 | 46.08x |
| Deptford St Paul | 2 | 10.26x |
| Esher | 2 | 392.16x |
| Shadwell London | 2 | 96.62x |
| St Pancras London | 2 | 3.35x |
| Bermondsey | 1 | 4.53x |
| Govan | 1 | 1.69x |
| Greenwich | 1 | 8.47x |
| Hendon | 1 | 37.45x |
| Islington London | 1 | 1.39x |
| Kintbury | 1 | 232.56x |
| Liverpool | 1 | 1.87x |
| St Andrewthe Less | 1 | 18.66x |
| St Dunstan In West | 1 | 625.00x |
| St George Martyr | 1 | 80.00x |
| Stoke Newington London | 1 | 17.33x |
| Thatcham | 1 | 116.28x |
| West Drayton | 1 | 384.62x |
| Wycombe | 1 | 29.94x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Stotter 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 Stotter 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 Stotter households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 11 |
| Carman | 3 |
| Laborer | 3 |
| Book Sewer | 2 |
| Charwoman | 2 |
| Domestic Servant | 2 |
| Annuitant | 1 |
| Barman | 1 |
| Boot & Shoe Maker | 1 |
| Brick Maker | 1 |
| Brickmaker | 1 |
| Cleric Theology Student | 1 |
| Coachman | 1 |
| Coal Porter | 1 |
| Colour Maker | 1 |
| Cook | 1 |
| Engine Fitter | 1 |
| Excavator | 1 |
| Farm Laborer | 1 |
| Footman (Dom) | 1 |
| Formerly Laundress | 1 |
| Gen Serv | 1 |
| General Laborer | 1 |
| General Labourer | 1 |
| Horse Keeper | 1 |
| Kitchen Maid Dom Serv | 1 |
| Labour F | 1 |
| Labourer | 1 |
| Laundry Girl | 1 |
| Living On Income From Dividends | 1 |
| Merchants Clerk | 1 |
| Nursemaid Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Office Boy | 1 |
| Ostler (Groom) | 1 |
| Seamstress | 1 |
| Servant Domestic | 1 |
| Wife Of Brick Maker | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 76 people were recorded with the Stotter surname. That placed it at #22,745 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 63 in 2016. That gives Stotter a modern rank of #34,163.
A surname derived from the German word "stuttern," meaning to stammer or stutter.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Stotter 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.