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

Stanek, 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 Stanek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stanek in America

Stanek is the 6727th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stanek surname appeared 5,014 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Stanek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stanek 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 Stanek

The surname Stanek has its origins in Poland and the Czech Republic, with records dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old Slavic word "stan," meaning a dwelling or settlement.

In Poland, the name Stanek is often associated with the village of Stanki, located in the Masovian Voivodeship. One of the earliest documented references to this surname can be found in the Liber Beneficiorum, a 15th-century record of benefices in the Archdiocese of Gniezno.

The Czech variant, "Stanek," is thought to have originated from the village of Staňkov in the Plzeň Region. This place name is derived from the personal name "Staněk," a diminutive form of the name "Stanislav."

One notable figure bearing this surname was Jan Stanek (c. 1430-1492), a Czech Catholic priest and rector of the University of Prague. He played a significant role in the Hussite religious movement and was a vocal supporter of Jan Hus.

Another historical figure was Wawrzyniec Stanek (1570-1636), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish War. He is remembered for his defense of the city of Smolensk against Swedish forces in 1633.

In the 18th century, Franciszek Stanek (1730-1795) was a Polish painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits. He studied in Rome and later became a court painter for King Stanislaus Augustus Poniatowski.

Józef Stanek (1916-1998) was a Polish priest and writer who served as the rector of the Polish Catholic Mission in Paris from 1969 to 1991. He authored several books on religious and historical topics.

Lastly, Jaroslav Stanek (1952-2021) was a Czech actor and comedian famous for his roles in numerous Czech films and television series. He was recognized for his versatility and comedic timing, earning him several awards throughout his career.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stanek

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

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

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