2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Stendardo
An Italian surname thought to be derived from "stendardo" meaning standard-bearer or flag-bearer.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Stendardo. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stendardo 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Stendardo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stendardo, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.7%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stendardo
The surname Stendardo originates from Italy, specifically in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto, dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Italian word "stendardo," which means "standard" or "banner," suggesting that the name may have been borne by a standard-bearer or someone associated with military banners.
One of the earliest recorded references to the surname Stendardo can be found in the city records of Verona, where a certain Giacomo Stendardo was mentioned in a document dated 1287. This suggests that the name had already been established in the area by that time.
In the 14th century, the Stendardo family gained prominence in the city of Brescia, where they were involved in the local government and civic affairs. A notable figure from this period was Matteo Stendardo (c. 1320-1385), who served as a councilman and played a significant role in resolving territorial disputes between Brescia and neighboring cities.
During the Renaissance period, the Stendardo family produced several notable artists and scholars. One such figure was Girolamo Stendardo (c. 1480-1550), a painter and architect who was commissioned to design several churches and palaces in Venice and the surrounding areas.
In the 17th century, the surname Stendardo appeared in various records related to the wine trade in the Veneto region. One prominent figure was Antonio Stendardo (1625-1701), a successful wine merchant who established a prosperous business exporting wines to other parts of Europe.
Another notable bearer of the surname was Pietro Stendardo (1765-1842), a lawyer and political activist from Milan who played a role in the Italian unification movement during the early 19th century. He advocated for the establishment of a unified Italian state and was briefly imprisoned for his political activities.
The Stendardo family has also produced several distinguished academics and scholars over the centuries. One example is Giulio Stendardo (1892-1968), a renowned linguist and professor at the University of Padua, who made significant contributions to the study of Romance languages and their evolution.
Throughout its history, the surname Stendardo has maintained a strong presence in northern Italy, particularly in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto. While the name's origins can be traced back to the 13th century, it has endured and adapted over time, reflecting the diverse cultural and historical influences that have shaped Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stendardo
Among Census respondents with the surname Stendardo, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.7%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Stendardo 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 Stendardo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.1% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino10.7% · 13
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stendardo
Stendardo 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
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-4 bearers (-3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 14,415 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+18 bearers (+17.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 15,925 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | -4 bearers (-3.7%) | Down 14,415 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +18 bearers (+17.5%) | Up 15,925 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 Stendardo 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 | #157,234 | #141,309 | 10.1% |
| Count | 103 | 121 | 17.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 34.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stendardo bearers went from 103 to 121 (+17.5% change). The surname moved up 15,925 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #141,309.
FAQ
Stendardo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stendardo?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Stendardo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Stendardo?
Stendardo ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Stendardo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Stendardo.
Has Stendardo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stendardo went from 103 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 18 (+17.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Stendardo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stendardo, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.7%) and Black (1.7%). 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 Stendardo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.1% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stendardo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.1%), Hispanic (10.7%), Black (1.7%). 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 Stendardo (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 Stendardo mean?
An Italian surname thought to be derived from "stendardo" meaning standard-bearer or flag-bearer. 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 Stendardo (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 Americans have the surname Stendardo?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.