2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Statam
A surname derived from a place name, possibly referring to a location or settlement.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Statam. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Statam 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.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Statam in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Statam, the largest self-reported group is Black at 68.2%. The next largest groups are White (17.8%) and Two or More Races (8.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Statam
The surname "STATAM" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is thought to be derived from an Old English word "stath" or "stæth," which meant a landing place or a ford on a river.
One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and property ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a person named "Statan" residing in the village of Litchfield, located in the county of Staffordshire.
As time passed, the name evolved into various spellings, such as "Statham," "Stathum," and "Statam." These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the scribes responsible for recording the names in official documents.
In the 13th century, records show a Walter de Statam who held lands in the village of Statam, located near the present-day city of York. It is believed that this particular place name may have been derived from the surname itself, indicating the family's influence and presence in the area.
One notable individual bearing the surname "STATAM" was Sir John Statam, a knight who lived during the reign of King Edward III in the 14th century. He was known for his military service and participated in several campaigns against the Scottish armies.
Another person of historical significance was Elizabeth Statam, born in 1612 in the village of Stanmore, Middlesex. She was a prominent figure in the local community and played a significant role in the establishment of a local charity organization that provided support to widows and orphans.
In the 18th century, a man named William Statam, born in 1745 in Northumberland, gained recognition as a skilled stonemason and was responsible for the construction of several notable buildings, including a prestigious manor house in the county.
The name "STATAM" can also be traced back to the village of Statham in Cheshire, where a family with the surname resided for generations. One member, Richard Statam, born in 1782, achieved recognition as a successful merchant and philanthropist, contributing significantly to the development of the local community.
Throughout its history, the surname "STATAM" has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, military personnel, craftsmen, and merchants. While the name may have evolved over time, its connection to the northern regions of England and its potential origins as a place name or descriptive term remain a significant part of its rich heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Statam
Among Census respondents with the surname Statam, the largest self-reported group is Black at 68.2%. The next largest groups are White (17.8%) and Two or More Races (8.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Statam 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 Statam surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American68.2% · 73
- White17.8% · 19
- Two or more races8.4% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino5.6% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Statam
Statam appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-6 bearers (-5.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,438 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.3%) | Down 5,438 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 Statam 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 | #146,201 | #151,639 | -3.7% |
| Count | 113 | 107 | -5.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Statam bearers went from 113 to 107 (-5.3% change). The surname moved down 5,438 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #151,639.
FAQ
Statam surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Statam?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Statam. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Statam?
Statam ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Statam. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Statam.
Has Statam become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Statam went from 113 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Statam?
Among Census respondents with the surname Statam, the largest self-reported group is Black at 68.2%. The next largest groups are White (17.8%) and Two or More Races (8.4%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Statam in the 2020 Census, accounting for 68.2% (73 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Statam appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (68.2%), White (17.8%), Two or More Races (8.4%). 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 Statam (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 Statam mean?
A surname derived from a place name, possibly referring to a location or settlement. 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 Statam (0.04 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 have the surname Statam?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.