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

Stan, 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 Stan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stan in America

Stan is the 25620th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stan surname appeared 963 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 Stan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stan 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 Stan

The surname STAN is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "stan," meaning "stone." It is believed to have emerged as a surname during the late 11th century, shortly after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname STAN can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry "William Stan" appears in the records for Oxfordshire, indicating that the name was already in use during that time.

The surname STAN is often associated with people who lived near or worked with stone, such as stonemasons or quarrymen. It may have originally been an occupational surname or a topographic surname, referring to someone who lived near a prominent stone or rocky area.

In the 13th century, the surname STAN appeared in various forms, including "de la Stan," "atte Stan," and "atte Stone," reflecting the evolution of English surnames and the influence of Norman French.

One notable historical figure with the surname STAN was Sir William Stan (c. 1508-1558), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Mary I. He played a role in the religious and political turmoil of the Tudor period.

Another prominent individual was John Stan (1590-1654), an English clergyman and author who wrote several theological works and served as the rector of Terrington St. Clement in Norfolk.

In the 18th century, the surname STAN was found in various parts of England, including Yorkshire, where the village of Stanbury likely derived its name from the Old English word "stan" and the word "burh," meaning a fortified place or town.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname STAN in North America dates back to the 17th century, when John Stan (1635-1704) immigrated from England to Massachusetts Bay Colony and settled in Taunton.

In the 19th century, the surname STAN gained prominence with individuals such as Henry Thomas Stan (1819-1887), a British diplomat and writer who served as the British Consul-General in Tripoli and wrote several books about his travels in North Africa.

Throughout history, the surname STAN has been associated with various professions, including stonemasons, quarrymen, clergymen, politicians, and writers, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stan

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

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

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