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

Stoyanova, 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 Stoyanova surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stoyanova in America

Stoyanova is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stoyanova surname appeared 223 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 Stoyanova.

The history of the last name Stoyanova

The surname "STOYANOVA" is of Bulgarian origin, originating in the 9th century during the First Bulgarian Empire. It is derived from the Slavic root "stoya", meaning "to stand" or "to remain steadfast". The suffix "-ova" or "-anova" indicates a patronymic form, suggesting that the name initially referred to the son or daughter of someone named "Stoyan".

In the Middle Ages, the name appeared in various historical records and manuscripts documenting the Bulgarian nobility and landed gentry. One of the earliest recorded instances is found in a 12th-century chronicle, which mentions a nobleman named "Stoyan Stoyanov" who served as a military commander under Tsar Kaloyan.

The name continued to be prevalent among the Bulgarian aristocracy and landowners throughout the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1396). During this period, several notable individuals bore the surname Stoyanova, including Petrana Stoyanova (c. 1280-1345), a renowned philanthropist and patron of the arts.

After the Ottoman conquest of Bulgaria in the late 14th century, the Stoyanova name became more widely dispersed among the general population. It was commonly found in various regions of the country, particularly in the central and eastern regions around the cities of Plovdiv, Stara Zagora, and Burgas.

In the 19th century, during the Bulgarian National Revival, several prominent figures carried the Stoyanova surname. Among them were Hristo Stoyanov (1819-1894), a teacher and writer who played a crucial role in the development of modern Bulgarian literature, and Mariya Stoyanova (1846-1925), a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights.

Another notable bearer of the name was Stoyan Stoyanov (1857-1943), a military officer and statesman who served as Prime Minister of Bulgaria from 1923 to 1924. He was instrumental in securing Bulgaria's independence from Ottoman rule and played a significant role in the country's political and military affairs during the early 20th century.

Throughout its long history, the Stoyanova surname has been associated with various place names and geographical locations within Bulgaria, such as the villages of Stoyanovtsi and Stoyanovets, reflecting the widespread distribution of the name across the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stoyanova

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

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 Stoyanova 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.

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

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