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

Stankowitz, 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 Stankowitz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stankowitz in America

Stankowitz is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stankowitz surname appeared 101 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 Stankowitz.

The history of the last name Stankowitz

The surname Stankowitz originates from the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated in the territories of modern-day Poland and Ukraine. The name is derived from the Slavic word "stanka," which means "a stand" or "a place to stand," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a particular landmark or a designated standing place.

Early records of the Stankowitz name can be traced back to the 13th century, with mentions found in various historical documents and manuscripts from the region. One of the earliest documented references is in a land registry from the town of Krakow, Poland, dated 1284, which lists a landowner named Stanislaw Stankowitz.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the Stankowitz name appeared in various forms and spellings, such as Stankowicz, Stankovitz, and Stankowicz, reflecting the linguistic evolutions and regional variations of the time. These variations often corresponded to the local dialects and pronunciations of different areas within the Slavic territories.

One notable historical figure bearing the Stankowitz name was Jan Stankowitz, a Polish nobleman and military commander who lived in the 16th century (c. 1520-1585). He played a significant role in the defense of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth against the Tatar invasions and was renowned for his strategic leadership and bravery on the battlefield.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Katarzyna Stankowitz (1685-1754), a Polish philanthropist and patron of the arts. She established several charitable foundations and was a respected figure in the cultural circles of her time, supporting artists and intellectuals throughout her life.

In the 19th century, a Czech scholar and linguist named Josef Stankowitz (1812-1879) gained recognition for his contributions to the study of Slavic languages and folklore. His extensive research and publications helped preserve and document the rich linguistic heritage of the region.

Historically, the Stankowitz name has also been associated with certain place names and regions within the Slavic territories. For example, the village of Stankowice in southern Poland is believed to have derived its name from the Stankowitz surname, suggesting a connection between the name and a particular geographic location.

While the Stankowitz surname has its roots in Eastern Europe, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and diaspora, with descendants carrying on the legacy of this ancient Slavic name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stankowitz

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

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 Stankowitz 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.

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

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