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Etymology of Stahl

What does the name Stahl mean?

A multitude of prestigious family names, such as the surname Stahl, were formed in the lands which became the modern German state of Prussia, known for its beauty, industry and military power. However, in the medieval era, Prussia was fragmented and inhabited by numerous barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. The borders of the barbarian kingdoms, which were established after the fall of the Roman Empire, changed repeatedly. The region that came to be known as Prussia was roughly divided between the territories of Brandenburg-Prussia, West Prussia and East Prussia. The Stahl family emerged in Brandenburg-Prussia, which is essentially the birthplace of modern Germany. By the 19th century, Brandenburg-Prussia had incorporated East Prussia, West Prussia and many other German territories. Moreover, in the late 19th century, it led the German states in the unification of Germany.

Early Origins of the Stahl family

The surname Stahl was first found in Prussia, where the name Stahl was closely associated in early medieval times with the feudal society which became prominent throughout Europe. The name later emerged as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches in Bavaria and Austria. Members of this family became noted for their involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Stahl family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Stahl research. Another 102 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1660, 1684, 1687, 1694, 1716, 1734, 1750, 1773, 1799 and 1860 are included under the topic Early Stahl History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Stahl Spelling Variations

Many cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Stahl include Stahl, Stahler, Staal, Stahle, Stahli, Stal, Stall, Stahlin, Stahelin, Stahlberg, Stalberg, Stahlburger and many more.

Early Notables of the Stahl family

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Stahl Ranking

In the United States, the name Stahl is the 1,790^th most popular surname with an estimated 17,409 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Stahl is ranked the 6,897^th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 2

Stahl migration to the United States +

Much of German history has been shaped by the state of Prussia. It was an enduring military power until after the Second World War. At that time, the state was abolished altogether and its land divided between the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany. While some Prussians were content to remain in those countries, others moved away, many of them migrating to North America. They entered the United States mostly through Philadelphia, moving on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Others went to Canada, settling on the prairies and in the province of Ontario. Among those of this surname listed in various historical records were:

Stahl Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Gustaf Stahl, who settled in Delaware in 1641
Johanna Stahl, who arrived in America in 1665
Johann Valentin Stahl, who arrived in America in 1665 3

Stahl Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johannes Stahl, who arrived in America in 1709 3
Jobs Stahl, who landed in America in 1709-1711 3
Henrich Stahl, who arrived in New York in 1709-1710 3
Joseph Stahl, who arrived in New York, NY in 1710 3
Gotfried Stahl, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1732 3
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Stahl Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Henry Stahl, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1804 3
Maria E Stahl, aged 30, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1804 3
Enrique Stahl, who arrived in Puerto Rico in 1816 3
John George Stahl, who landed in Somerset County, Pennsylvania in 1837 3
Jos Stahl, who arrived in America in 1844-1845 3
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Stahl migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Stahl Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Andreas Stahl, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1757
Elisabeth Stahl, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1757
George Stahl, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1757
Jacobma Stahl, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1757

Stahl Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Carl Stahl, aged 61, who landed in Quebec in 1868 aboard the ship "Leibig"

Contemporary Notables of the name Stahl (post 1700) +

Norman H. Stahl (1931-2023), American lawyer and jurist, Senior United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit (2001-2020)
Franklin William Stahl (b. 1929), American molecular biologist
Oscar Glenn Stahl (b. 1910), American educator and government official, who served as United Nations technological assistance advisor to Venezuela (1958-59, 1972) and as the American representative to the United Nations conference in Ethiopia (1964)
Carl Elmer Stahl (b. 1926), American neurologist
Harry Herbert Stahl (1875-1960), American politician, Mayor of Freeport, Illinois, 1915-19; Delegate to Illinois State Constitutional Convention 12th District, 1920-22 4
Frank J. Stahl, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Michigan State House of Representatives from St. Joseph District, 1946 4
David E. Stahl (b. 1934), American politician, Delegate to Illinois State Constitutional Convention 15th District, 1969-70 4
David Stahl, American politician, Mayor of East Brunswick, New Jersey, 2009 4
Charles D. Stahl, American Republican politician, Candidate for Pennsylvania State House of Representatives from Allegheny County 7th District, 1952 4
C. W. Stahl, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Kansas, 1924 4
... (Another 16 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 13) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html