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

Stancati, 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 Stancati surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stancati in America

Stancati is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stancati surname appeared 141 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 Stancati.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stancati 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 Stancati

The surname STANCATI originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "stancare," which means "to tire" or "to weary." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was particularly tireless or hardworking.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name STANCATI can be found in a document from the city of Siena, dated 1287. This record mentions a certain "Guido Stancati," who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the region.

In the 14th century, the STANCATI name appeared in various other parts of Italy, including Florence and Venice. A notable figure from this era was Giovanni Stancati, a respected scholar and philosopher who lived from 1370 to 1437. He was known for his writings on ethics and political theory.

During the Renaissance period, the STANCATI family played a significant role in the arts and culture of Italy. One of the most renowned members was Girolamo Stancati (1501-1567), a highly acclaimed painter from the Emilian school. His works can still be admired in churches and galleries across Italy.

In the 17th century, the name STANCATI appeared in various records from the Papal States and the Kingdom of Naples. Antonio Stancati (1603-1679) was a prominent jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Ecclesiastical Courts of Rome.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo Stancati (1678-1742), a renowned architect who designed several churches and palaces in the city of Naples. His most famous work is the Church of San Francesco di Paola, which is considered a masterpiece of Baroque architecture.

Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the STANCATI name continued to be associated with various professions and fields, including academia, law, and the arts. Some examples include Gian Battista Stancati (1725-1798), a prominent philosopher and theologian, and Carlo Stancati (1819-1881), a respected painter and sculptor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stancati

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

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

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