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

Stanic, 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 Stanic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stanic in America

Stanic is the 60045th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stanic surname appeared 336 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 Stanic.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stanic 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 Stanic

The surname Stanic is believed to have originated in the Balkan region, particularly in Croatia and Serbia. The name is derived from the Slavic root "stan," which means "dwelling" or "settlement." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who lived in a specific settlement or place.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stanic can be found in the "Monumenta Serbica," a collection of historical documents from the Serbian medieval period. This document, dated around the 14th century, mentions a certain Radoslav Stanic, a nobleman from the region of Zeta (present-day Montenegro).

In the 16th century, the Stanic family is mentioned in various records from the town of Dubrovnik (now in Croatia). The family was involved in maritime trade and commerce, which was a significant economic activity in the region at the time. One notable member was Nikola Stanic (1525-1603), a successful merchant and shipowner.

As the name spread across the Balkans, it took on various spellings and variations, such as Stanić, Stanič, and Stanić. In some regions, the name was also associated with specific places or villages, leading to variations like Stanisavljević or Stanišić.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, several individuals with the surname Stanic gained prominence in various fields. For example, Jovan Stanic (1770-1832) was a Serbian writer and educator who contributed to the development of Serbian literature and education. Another notable figure was Petar Stanic (1825-1892), a Croatian poet and playwright who was part of the Croatian National Revival movement.

In the 20th century, the name Stanic continued to be present in different parts of the former Yugoslavia. One prominent individual was Milutin Stanic (1903-1986), a Serbian artist and painter known for his expressionist works. Additionally, Mladen Stanic (born 1941) is a Croatian writer and journalist who has published numerous books and articles on various topics.

Throughout history, the surname Stanic has been carried by individuals from different backgrounds and professions, reflecting the diverse regions and cultures of the Balkan region where the name originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stanic

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

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

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