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

State, 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 State surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of State in America

State is the 43006th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The State surname appeared 503 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 State.

We can also compare 2010 data for State 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 State

The surname State originates from England and dates back to the late 12th century. It is a locational name derived from the Old English word 'stæth', meaning a landing place or river bank. The name was likely adopted by individuals who lived near a prominent river or stream.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1195, where a Walter de la State is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already established in certain regions of England by the late 12th century.

In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, there are references to individuals with the name State residing in various counties, including Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Suffolk. This indicates that the name had spread to different parts of the country by the 13th century.

The State surname is also linked to several place names in England, such as State Moor in Staffordshire and State Street in London. These place names likely originated from the Old English word 'stæth' and may have influenced the adoption of the surname in those areas.

Notable individuals with the surname State throughout history include:

1. John State (c. 1540-1604), an English composer and organist during the Renaissance period.
2. Thomas State (1615-1689), an English Puritan minister and author who published several religious works.
3. William State (1702-1776), a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Colchester from 1741 to 1761.
4. Margaret State (1778-1835), an English novelist and poet known for her romantic novels and poetry collections.
5. Charles State (1854-1928), a British architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Whitechapel Art Gallery.

While the State surname has maintained a presence throughout the centuries, it is important to note that historical records may not always provide a comprehensive account of its origins and evolution. However, the available evidence suggests that the name has deep roots in England, dating back to the medieval period, and has been associated with various locations and notable individuals over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name State

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

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

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