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

Stoica, 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 Stoica surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stoica in America

Stoica is the 41799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stoica surname appeared 520 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 Stoica.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stoica 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 Stoica

The surname STOICA is of Romanian origin, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Romanian word "stoică," which means "stoic" or "impassive," suggesting a connection to the philosophical concept of stoicism.

One of the earliest known references to the STOICA surname can be found in the chronicles of the Principality of Moldavia, a historical region that is now part of modern-day Romania and Moldova. These chronicles mention a family with the surname STOICA living in the city of Iași during the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the STOICA name appeared in various administrative records and land registries across the Romanian territories. One notable figure was Gheorghe STOICA, a wealthy landowner and merchant born in 1625 in the city of Brăila, situated in present-day eastern Romania.

During the 18th century, the STOICA surname gained prominence as several individuals bearing this name held positions of influence within the ecclesiastical and political spheres of the Romanian Principalities. Among them was Mitropolit Veniamin STOICA (1722-1792), who served as the Metropolitan Bishop of Ungrovlahia, a historical region that encompassed parts of modern-day Romania and Bulgaria.

In the 19th century, the STOICA name continued to be associated with notable individuals in various fields. One such figure was Alexandru STOICA (1801-1876), a prominent writer and journalist who played a significant role in the development of Romanian literature and the promotion of national identity during the Romantic period.

Another notable STOICA from this era was Dimitrie STOICA (1828-1898), a statesman and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Principality of Romania in the late 19th century. His contributions were instrumental in shaping Romania's international relations and securing recognition of its independence from the Ottoman Empire.

As the 20th century dawned, the STOICA surname maintained its presence in various aspects of Romanian society. One notable figure was Gheorghe STOICA (1897-1960), a renowned painter and art educator who played a pivotal role in the development of modern Romanian art and the establishment of several art institutions in the country.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname STOICA who have left their mark on Romanian history and culture throughout the centuries. The name's enduring presence and its connection to various prominent figures highlight its deep roots and significance within the Romanian cultural landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stoica

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

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

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