2000
#10,323
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,860
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.06
Rare Last name
Stabile
Derived from the Italian word "stabile," meaning "stable" or "steadfast," suggesting a reliable or unwavering person.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,067 Americans carry the last name Stabile. That puts it at #11,285 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.89 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 111,756 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stabile surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
3.1K
1 in 111,756
Census rank
#11,285
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.7K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,675 bearers of the surname Stabile in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.89 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 11285th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stabile, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stabile
Among Census respondents with the surname Stabile, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Stabile bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Stabile surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.0% · 2,435
- Hispanic or Latino5.5% · 148
- Two or more races2.2% · 59
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 17
- Black or African American0.4% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stabile
Stabile appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#11,040
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,880
+20 bearers (+0.7%)
Per 100,000 0.98
Rank movement Down 717 places
2020
#11,285
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,675
-205 bearers (-7.1%)
Per 100,000 0.89
Rank movement Down 245 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #10,323 | 2,860 | 1.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #11,040 | 2,880 | 0.98 | +20 bearers (+0.7%) | Down 717 places |
| 2020 | #11,285 | 2,675 | 0.89 | -205 bearers (-7.1%) | Down 245 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Stabile surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,040 | #11,285 | -2.2% |
| Count | 2,880 | 2,675 | -7.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.98 | 0.89 | -8.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stabile bearers went from 2,880 to 2,675 (-7.1% change). The surname moved down 245 positions in the national ranking, going from #11,040 to #11,285.
FAQ
Stabile surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stabile?
Name Census estimates that about 3,067 living Americans carry the surname Stabile. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 111,756 residents.
How common is Stabile?
Stabile ranks #11,285 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.89 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,675 people with the surname Stabile. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,067), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.89 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.89 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Stabile.
Has Stabile become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stabile went from 2,880 recorded bearers to 2,675. That is a decrease of 205 (-7.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #11,040 to #11,285.
What does the Census say about the background of Stabile?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stabile, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (2.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Stabile in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.0% (2,435 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stabile appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.0%), Hispanic (5.5%), Two or More Races (2.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Stabile (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Stabile mean?
Derived from the Italian word "stabile," meaning "stable" or "steadfast," suggesting a reliable or unwavering person. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Stabile (0.89 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Stabile?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.