2000
#10,173
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,910
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.08
Rare Last name
Stange
A German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) occupational surname referring to a pole maker or long rod maker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,157 Americans carry the last name Stange. That puts it at #11,034 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.92 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 108,570 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stange surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Stange with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
3.2K
1 in 108,570
Census rank
#11,034
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,753 bearers of the surname Stange in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.92 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 11034th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stange, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.8%. The next largest groups are Black (5.7%) and Hispanic (4.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stange
The surname STANGE originated from the German language and is believed to have its roots dating back to the medieval period in Germany. The name is derived from the Low German word "stange," which means "pole" or "staff." It was likely an occupational surname given to those who worked with poles or staves, such as foresters or those involved in the timber trade.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name STANGE can be traced back to the 13th century in the town of Stangen, located in the region of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in northern Germany. This place name may have influenced the development of the surname, as it was common for people to adopt surnames based on their place of origin or residence.
In the 14th century, the name STANGE appeared in various records and manuscripts, including the Bürgerbucher (citizen books) of several German cities. These records provide valuable insights into the lives and occupations of individuals bearing the surname during that time period.
One notable individual with the surname STANGE was Johann Stange, a German theologian and reformer who lived from 1484 to 1551. He was a prominent figure during the Protestant Reformation and played a significant role in the spread of Lutheran teachings in parts of Germany.
Another famous bearer of the STANGE surname was Friedrich Stange, a German painter and etcher who lived from 1802 to 1864. He is known for his landscape paintings and etchings depicting scenes from the Harz Mountains region of Germany.
In the 19th century, the name STANGE gained recognition through the works of Julius Stange, a German botanist and plant collector who lived from 1828 to 1919. He made significant contributions to the study of flora in various regions, including South America and the Caribbean.
The surname STANGE also has connections to various place names and their older spellings. For example, the town of Stangendorf in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, was formerly known as Stangendorp, with the name likely derived from the same root as the surname.
Throughout history, the STANGE surname has been prominent in various fields, including theology, art, and science. While the name's origins can be traced back to medieval Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and diverse stories of individuals who have contributed to their respective societies.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stange
Among Census respondents with the surname Stange, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.8%. The next largest groups are Black (5.7%) and Hispanic (4.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Stange bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Stange surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.8% · 2,362
- Black or African American5.7% · 156
- Hispanic or Latino4.7% · 130
- Two or more races2.9% · 80
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 19
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stange
Stange appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#10,692
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,989
+79 bearers (+2.7%)
Per 100,000 1.01
Rank movement Down 519 places
2020
#11,034
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,753
-236 bearers (-7.9%)
Per 100,000 0.92
Rank movement Down 342 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #10,173 | 2,910 | 1.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #10,692 | 2,989 | 1.01 | +79 bearers (+2.7%) | Down 519 places |
| 2020 | #11,034 | 2,753 | 0.92 | -236 bearers (-7.9%) | Down 342 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Stange surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,692 | #11,034 | -3.2% |
| Count | 2,989 | 2,753 | -7.9% |
| Per 100K | 1.01 | 0.92 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stange bearers went from 2,989 to 2,753 (-7.9% change). The surname moved down 342 positions in the national ranking, going from #10,692 to #11,034.
FAQ
Stange surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stange?
Name Census estimates that about 3,157 living Americans carry the surname Stange. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 108,570 residents.
How common is Stange?
Stange ranks #11,034 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.92 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,753 people with the surname Stange. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,157), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.92 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.92 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Stange.
Has Stange become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stange went from 2,989 recorded bearers to 2,753. That is a decrease of 236 (-7.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #10,692 to #11,034.
What does the Census say about the background of Stange?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stange, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.8%. The next largest groups are Black (5.7%) and Hispanic (4.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Stange in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.8% (2,362 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stange appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.8%), Black (5.7%), Hispanic (4.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Stange (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Stange mean?
A German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) occupational surname referring to a pole maker or long rod maker. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Stange (0.92 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Stange?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.