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

Stanback, 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 Stanback surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stanback in America

Stanback is the 17193rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stanback surname appeared 1,647 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 Stanback.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stanback 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 Stanback

The surname Stanback originated in England during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "stān" meaning "stone" and "bæc" meaning "ridge" or "hill." The name likely referred to someone who lived near a stony ridge or hill.

The earliest known record of the surname Stanback dates back to the 13th century in the county of Northamptonshire, England. In 1273, a man named Robert de Stanbache was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls, a census-like record of landholders in England at the time.

During the 14th century, the surname appeared in various forms, including Stanbach, Stanbache, and Stanbeck, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common in that era. One notable bearer of the name was John Stanbache, a merchant from Coventry, who was recorded in the city's records in 1379.

In the 15th century, the surname Stanback began to spread to other parts of England. In 1487, a man named William Stanback was recorded in the parish registers of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.

One of the earliest known emigrations of the Stanback family to the American colonies occurred in the late 17th century. John Stanback, born in 1652 in Hertfordshire, England, settled in Virginia around 1680. His descendants later spread to other parts of the United States, including North Carolina and Tennessee.

Among the notable individuals with the surname Stanback throughout history are:

1. Sir John Stanback (1620-1692), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Hertfordshire.
2. Thomas Stanback (1734-1810), an American Revolutionary War soldier from North Carolina.
3. Elizabeth Stanback (1776-1854), an early settler in Tennessee and pioneering educator.
4. James Stanback (1818-1892), an American businessman and philanthropist from North Carolina.
5. George Stanback (1856-1931), an English architect who designed several notable buildings in London.

While the surname Stanback is not among the most common surnames globally, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life across multiple continents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stanback

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

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

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