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

StandingBear, 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 StandingBear surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of StandingBear in America

StandingBear is the 83541st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The StandingBear surname appeared 225 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 StandingBear.

We can also compare 2010 data for StandingBear 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 StandingBear

The surname STANDINGBEAR is of Native American origin, specifically from the Sioux tribes of the Great Plains region of North America. It is derived from a combination of the English words "standing" and "bear," which were likely adopted or translated from a similar phrase or concept in one of the Sioux languages.

The name STANDINGBEAR likely emerged in the late 18th or early 19th century, as Native American tribes began adopting Western naming conventions and surnames. It may have been originally used as a descriptive name or nickname for a respected individual or warrior who displayed strength, courage, or a commanding presence reminiscent of a standing bear.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the STANDINGBEAR surname can be found in the records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and the Indian Census Rolls from the late 19th century. These records documented the names and tribal affiliations of Native Americans during the period of forced relocation and settlement on reservations.

Notable individuals with the surname STANDINGBEAR include:

1. Chief Standing Bear (c. 1829 - 1908), a prominent leader of the Ponca tribe who became famous for his legal battle to secure rights for Native Americans.

2. Luther Standing Bear (1868 - 1939), a Lakota author, educator, and actor who wrote several books about Native American culture and traditions.

3. Matilda Standing Bear (1885 - 1953), a Lakota activist and educator who fought for Native American rights and preservation of cultural heritage.

4. Jesse Standing Bear (1879 - 1970), a Lakota artist and painter known for his depictions of traditional Native American life and scenes.

5. Woodrow Wilson Standing Bear (1905 - 1989), a Lakota historian and author who wrote extensively on the history and culture of the Sioux tribes.

The surname STANDINGBEAR has been closely associated with the Sioux tribes, particularly the Lakota, and has a rich cultural heritage rooted in the traditions and values of these Native American peoples. It continues to be a proud representation of their resilience, strength, and connection to the natural world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name StandingBear

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

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

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