Find out how popular the last name Stabe is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Stabe.

Stabe, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Stabe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stabe in America

Stabe is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stabe surname appeared 132 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Stabe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stabe to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Stabe

The surname STABE is believed to have originated in Germany, with roots dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Old German word "staben," which means "to walk" or "to stride." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who walked with a distinctive gait or stride.

During the Middle Ages, the name STABE appeared in various records across the German states. For instance, a certain Johannes Stabe was mentioned in a manuscript from the town of Erfurt, dated 1462. Additionally, the name was found in the records of the Teutonic Order, a Catholic military order active in central and eastern Europe during the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the STABE surname can be traced back to Hannover, where a family by the name of Stabe resided in the late 16th century. This family's lineage can be followed through church records and local archives, providing valuable insights into the name's historical significance.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the STABE surname was Hans Stabe, a merchant and landowner from the town of Lübeck. Born in 1612, he played a prominent role in the city's trade and commerce, leaving a lasting impact on the local economy.

Another remarkable individual with the STABE surname was Friedrich Stabe, a German philosopher and scholar who lived from 1749 to 1826. He contributed significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time, publishing several influential works on ethics and metaphysics.

Moving into the 19th century, the STABE name gained further recognition through Wilhelm Stabe, a renowned German artist and painter. Born in 1825, his captivating landscapes and portraits earned him widespread acclaim across Europe.

Towards the latter half of the 19th century, a certain Elise Stabe gained prominence as a pioneering women's rights activist in Germany. Born in 1858, she dedicated her life to advocating for gender equality and women's suffrage, leaving an indelible mark on the feminist movement of her era.

While the STABE surname may have originated in Germany, it eventually spread to other parts of Europe and beyond. As families migrated and settled in new regions, the name took on various spellings and adaptations, reflecting the cultural and linguistic influences of different localities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stabe

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Stabe.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Stabe was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Stabe has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Stabe was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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