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

Stamile, 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 Stamile surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stamile in America

Stamile is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stamile surname appeared 143 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 Stamile.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stamile 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 Stamile

The surname Stamile is of Italian origin and dates back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated from the town of Stamili, located in the province of Crotone, Calabria. The name is derived from the Greek word "stamnos," which means "earthen vessel" or "jar," suggesting that the early bearers of this surname may have been potters or involved in the production of pottery.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stamile can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of medieval documents from the city of Bari, dating back to the 12th century. In these records, there are mentions of individuals with the surname Stamile residing in the region of Puglia.

During the Renaissance period, the Stamile family gained prominence in the city of Naples. Notable figures from this period include Girolamo Stamile (1494-1562), a renowned architect and sculptor who contributed to the construction of several churches and palaces in Naples, including the iconic Palazzo Reale.

In the 17th century, Domenico Stamile (1635-1701) was a prominent painter and engraver from Naples. His works, showcasing the Baroque style, can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

Moving into the 19th century, Giuseppe Stamile (1809-1876) was a prominent Italian politician and jurist. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a significant role in the unification of Italy.

Another notable figure with the surname Stamile was Maria Stamile (1889-1976), an Italian educator and feminist activist. She fought for women's rights and advocated for equal educational opportunities for girls in Italy.

Throughout its history, the Stamile surname has also been associated with various place names, such as Stamili in Calabria, Stamile in Puglia, and Stamili di Crotone, reflecting the geographic origins and migrations of families bearing this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stamile

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

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

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