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

Stance, 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 Stance surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stance in America

Stance is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stance surname appeared 115 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 Stance.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stance 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 Stance

The surname "STANCE" is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "standan," meaning "to stand," which eventually evolved into the Middle English word "standen."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname "STANCE" can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, where a John Stance was listed as a resident in 1587. This suggests that the name may have been associated with the East Anglian region of England during that time period.

The name "STANCE" is also believed to have been influenced by the Norman-French word "estance," which referred to a standing or stopping place for travelers or merchants. This connection could indicate that some early bearers of the surname may have been involved in trade or commerce, perhaps operating inns or rest stops along major trade routes.

In the 17th century, the surname "STANCE" appeared in several historical records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire in 1642, where a Thomas Stance was listed as a taxpayer. This suggests that the name had spread beyond its East Anglian origins and was well-established in other parts of England by that time.

Notable individuals with the surname "STANCE" throughout history include:

1. William Stance (c. 1600-1678), an English landowner and member of the gentry in Gloucestershire.
2. Mary Stance (1665-1732), a prominent Quaker preacher and writer from Yorkshire.
3. John Stance (1712-1784), a British naval officer who served during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War.
4. Edward Stance (1801-1876), a British architect and surveyor responsible for the design of several churches and public buildings in London.
5. Margaret Stance (1854-1932), a Scottish suffragette and advocate for women's rights, who campaigned alongside Emmeline Pankhurst.

While the surname "STANCE" is not among the most common in England, it has a long and rich history, with its origins likely rooted in the occupations and lifestyles of its earliest bearers. The name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, religious figures, military personnel, architects, and social activists.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stance

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

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

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