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

Stabile, 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 Stabile surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stabile in America

Stabile is the 11040th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stabile surname appeared 2,880 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Stabile.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stabile 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 Stabile

The surname Stabile originates from Italy, specifically from the southern regions of Campania and Calabria. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century.

The name Stabile is derived from the Italian word "stabile," which means "stable" or "steady." It is likely that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was considered steadfast, reliable, or unwavering in their character or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Stabile surname can be found in the historic town of Amalfi, located in the Campania region. In the archives of the Amalfi Cathedral, there is a mention of a certain Matteo Stabile, who was a prominent merchant and trader in the 14th century.

Another notable figure bearing this surname was Girolamo Stabile, a philosopher and humanist scholar who lived in Naples during the 15th century. He was known for his work in translating and interpreting the works of ancient Greek philosophers.

In the 16th century, the Stabile family established itself as a noble lineage in the town of Reggio Calabria, located in the region of Calabria. One of the most prominent members of this family was Tommaso Stabile, a lawyer and politician who served as a judicial advisor to the Spanish Crown in the early 1600s.

Later, in the 18th century, a branch of the Stabile family migrated to the island of Sicily, where they became landowners and played a significant role in the local economy. One of the most notable figures from this period was Francesco Stabile, a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of several churches and public buildings in the city of Palermo.

Another individual of note was Giuseppe Stabile, a renowned painter and artist who lived in Naples during the 19th century. His works, which often depicted scenes from everyday life in the city, are now displayed in various museums and art galleries across Italy.

Over the centuries, the Stabile surname has spread beyond Italy, with families bearing this name found in various parts of the world, including North and South America, as well as other European countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stabile

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

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 Stabile 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 Stabile 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 Stabile was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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