2000
#38,992
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 532
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.20
Very Rare Last name
Stavinoha
Ukrainian surname derived from the words "stavit' na nohu" meaning "to stand on one's feet".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 718 Americans carry the last name Stavinoha. That puts it at #38,120 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.21 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 477,374 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stavinoha 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
718
1 in 477,374
Census rank
#38,120
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
626
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 626 bearers of the surname Stavinoha in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.21 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 38120th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stavinoha, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stavinoha
The surname Stavinoha is of Czech and Slovak origin, deriving from the Slavic region of Central Europe. Its earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the late 16th century, originating from the Czech and Slovak words "stav" meaning "condition" or "state", and "noha" translating to "leg" or "foot". It is believed that the name was initially a descriptive term, likely referring to an individual's physical condition or occupation related to their legs or feet.
One of the earliest known records of the Stavinoha name appears in a 1598 municipal registry from the town of Olomouc, located in the present-day Czech Republic. The entry refers to a "Jan Stavinoha", a local tradesman whose occupation is not specified. In the early 17th century, the name is also mentioned in several church records from the villages around the city of Brno, suggesting its presence in that region during that period.
By the mid-18th century, the Stavinoha surname had spread across various parts of Bohemia and Moravia, as evidenced by its inclusion in local census records and land ownership documents. Notably, a Pavel Stavinoha (1732-1804) is listed as a prominent landowner and farmer in the village of Mohelnice, while a Katerina Stavinoha (1746-1821) is recorded as a respected midwife in the town of Kyjov.
As the 19th century progressed, the Stavinoha name began to appear in historical records from other parts of Central Europe, including Slovakia and Hungary. Jozef Stavinoha (1812-1878), a Slovak educator and writer, is recognized for his contributions to preserving the Slovak language and culture during the late 19th century. Another notable figure is Andrej Stavinoha (1863-1932), a Czech politician and advocate for workers' rights, who served as a member of the Austrian Imperial Council in the early 20th century.
Other individuals of note bearing the Stavinoha surname include Frantisek Stavinoha (1876-1959), a Czech architect renowned for his Art Nouveau designs in Prague, and Ludvik Stavinoha (1901-1977), a Slovak painter and graphic artist celebrated for his avant-garde works.
While the Stavinoha name has a rich history in Central Europe, its geographic distribution has expanded over time, and it can now be found in various parts of the world, particularly among descendants of Czech and Slovak immigrants.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stavinoha
Among Census respondents with the surname Stavinoha, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Stavinoha 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 Stavinoha surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.2% · 571
- Hispanic or Latino4.8% · 30
- Two or more races2.2% · 14
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 5
- Black or African American0.6% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stavinoha
Stavinoha 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
#37,229
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 599
+67 bearers (+12.6%)
Per 100,000 0.20
Rank movement Up 1,763 places
2020
#38,120
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 626
+27 bearers (+4.5%)
Per 100,000 0.21
Rank movement Down 891 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #38,992 | 532 | 0.20 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #37,229 | 599 | 0.20 | +67 bearers (+12.6%) | Up 1,763 places |
| 2020 | #38,120 | 626 | 0.21 | +27 bearers (+4.5%) | Down 891 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 Stavinoha 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 | #37,229 | #38,120 | -2.4% |
| Count | 599 | 626 | 4.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.20 | 0.21 | 4.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stavinoha bearers went from 599 to 626 (+4.5% change). The surname moved down 891 positions in the national ranking, going from #37,229 to #38,120.
FAQ
Stavinoha surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stavinoha?
Name Census estimates that about 718 living Americans carry the surname Stavinoha. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 477,374 residents.
How common is Stavinoha?
Stavinoha ranks #38,120 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.21 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 626 people with the surname Stavinoha. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (718), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.21 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.21 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 Stavinoha.
Has Stavinoha become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stavinoha went from 599 recorded bearers to 626. That is an increase of 27 (+4.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #37,229 to #38,120.
What does the Census say about the background of Stavinoha?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stavinoha, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (2.2%). 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 Stavinoha in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.2% (571 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stavinoha appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.2%), Hispanic (4.8%), Two or More Races (2.2%). 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 Stavinoha (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 Stavinoha mean?
Ukrainian surname derived from the words "stavit' na nohu" meaning "to stand on one's feet". 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 Stavinoha (0.21 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 last name Stavinoha?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans have the surname Stavinoha at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.