Stander
A German surname meaning someone who stands firm or upholds a principle.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 960 Americans carry the last name Stander. That puts it at #28,883 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.28 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 357,036 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stander surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
960
1 in 357,036
Census rank
#28,883
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
823
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 823 bearers of the surname Stander in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.28 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 28883rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stander, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.5%) and Black (1.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stander
The surname Stander is of Dutch origin, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 15th century in the Netherlands. The name is believed to be derived from the Dutch word "stander," which means "one who stands" or "one who perseveres."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Stander can be found in the Dutch census records of 1492, where a family by the name of Stander is listed as residing in the town of Delft. This suggests that the name may have originated in this region or nearby areas.
In the 17th century, the Stander surname began to appear in various historical documents across the Netherlands and parts of Germany. One notable mention is in the diary of Dutch merchant Jan Stander, born in 1623, who documented his travels and business ventures across Europe.
As the Dutch colonized parts of South Africa in the 17th and 18th centuries, the Stander name was introduced to the region. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in South Africa is that of Pieter Stander, a Dutch settler who arrived in Cape Town in 1688.
In later centuries, the Stander surname spread to other parts of the world, including the United Kingdom and North America, as Dutch and German immigrants settled in these regions. One notable figure with this surname is Piet Stander, a South African professional boxer who held the world bantamweight title from 1918 to 1919.
Other notable individuals with the surname Stander include:
1. Jacobus Stander (1707-1783), a Dutch military officer and governor of the Dutch East Indies.
2. Laurens Stander (1859-1927), a South African politician and member of the Cape Parliament.
3. Katharina Stander (1862-1942), a German-born American educator and advocate for women's rights.
4. Dirk Stander (1903-1978), a South African cricketer who played for the national team in the 1920s and 1930s.
5. Gerrit Stander (1938-2021), a South African writer and academic known for his contributions to Afrikaans literature.
The Stander name has also been associated with various place names, particularly in the Netherlands and South Africa, where towns and villages may have been named after early settlers or landowners bearing this surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stander
Among Census respondents with the surname Stander, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.5%) and Black (1.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Stander bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Stander surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.6%
- Hispanic or Latino1.5%
- Black or African American1.3%
- Two or more races0.7%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Stander surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,883 | #28,883 | 0.0% |
| Count | 823 | 823 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Stander bearers went from 823 to 823 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #28,883 to #28,883.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Stander
FAQ
Stander surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Stander?
The surname Stander holds position #28,883 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 960 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.28 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Stander surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stander, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.5%) and Black (1.3%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.