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

Stence, 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 Stence surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stence in America

Stence is the 72105th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stence surname appeared 270 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 Stence.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stence 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 Stence

The surname Stence is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name or a topographical feature. One possible origin could be from the Old English word "stenc," meaning a ditch or a trench, suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived near such a feature.

Another theory suggests that the name could be derived from the Old English word "stenc," meaning a strong or pungent smell, possibly indicating that the original bearer lived near a place associated with a particular odor, such as a marsh or a tannery.

Records from the 13th and 14th centuries mention individuals with variations of the name, such as Stephanus le Stench, Willelmus Stench, and Robert Stench, appearing in various county records and tax rolls. The surname may have evolved from these early spellings over time.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Stence can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, which lists a John Stence among the taxpayers. This record provides evidence of the surname's existence during the 14th century.

In the 16th century, the surname Stence appeared in the Sussex Musters of 1545, where a William Stence was recorded as a resident of the county. This suggests that the name had spread to other regions of England by this time.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Stence. One example is Thomas Stence (c. 1680 - 1734), an English painter and engraver known for his portraits and religious works. Another is John Stence (1763 - 1826), a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Cricklade in the early 19th century.

In the 18th century, Sarah Stence (1714 - 1795) gained recognition as a notable philanthropist and benefactor in London, contributing to various charitable causes during her lifetime.

The 19th century saw the birth of Edward Stence (1834 - 1907), a prominent architect in London who designed several notable buildings, including the Beaconsfield Club and the Grosvenor Club.

Lastly, William Stence (1902 - 1988) was a British journalist and author who wrote extensively on topics related to World War II and military history.

These examples demonstrate the presence of the surname Stence across various professions and time periods, suggesting its longevity and dispersal throughout England and possibly other regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stence

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

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

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