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

Still, 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 Still surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Still in America

Still is the 2904th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Still surname appeared 12,354 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Still.

We can also compare 2010 data for Still 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 Still

The surname STILL is of English origin, derived from the Old English word 'still', meaning 'quiet' or 'calm'. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was particularly quiet or reserved in nature. It first appeared in historical records in the 13th century, with early spellings including Stille, Stylle, and Styl.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, which mentions a John le Stille. The Hundred Rolls were a series of administrative records compiled in England during the reign of King Edward I, providing valuable insights into the names and occupations of individuals at the time.

The STILL surname is also found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1296, which include references to a William Stille and a Robert Stille. These rolls were tax records used to collect subsidies for the king, and they often provide a glimpse into the distribution of surnames across different regions.

In the 14th century, the name appears in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, where a John Styl is mentioned in 1315. These rolls documented legal proceedings and transactions within the manor, providing valuable information about the local population.

One notable individual bearing the STILL surname was John Still (c. 1543-1607), an English bishop and academic who served as the Bishop of Bath and Wells from 1592 until his death. He was a renowned theologian and a prominent figure in the Church of England during the Elizabethan era.

Another significant bearer of the name was Nathaniel Still (1786-1844), an American businessman and philanthropist from New Jersey. He was a successful merchant and banker, and he made substantial contributions to educational institutions, including the establishment of the Still Academy in his hometown of Woodbury.

In the literary world, Andrew Still (1563-1629) was an English writer and translator known for his works on navigational techniques and translations of various historical texts. His contributions helped popularize and disseminate knowledge in the fields of navigation and exploration.

The STILL surname has also been associated with place names in England, such as Stillington in Yorkshire and Stillingfleet in the East Riding of Yorkshire. These place names may have influenced the development and distribution of the surname in their respective regions.

Throughout history, the STILL surname has been borne by numerous individuals from various walks of life, including clergy, academics, businessmen, and writers, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments associated with this ancient English name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Still

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

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

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