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

Studivant, 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 Studivant surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Studivant in America

Studivant is the 61745th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Studivant surname appeared 325 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 Studivant.

We can also compare 2010 data for Studivant 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 Studivant

The surname Studivant is of English origin, originating in the East Midlands region of England during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "studi" meaning "study" and "fant" meaning "servant" or "attendant." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a scholarly servant or an attendant at a place of learning, such as a monastery or university.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from the year 1202, where a certain William Studivant is mentioned. This indicates that the surname was already in use by the early 13th century.

In the 14th century, the Studivant family held land and property in the village of Studivant, near the town of Grantham in Lincolnshire. This place name likely originated from the family name itself, indicating their long-standing presence in the area.

During the 15th century, records show a John Studivant who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Norwich, Norfolk. His wealth and influence suggest that the Studivant family had risen to a position of prominence by this time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Studivant name was Sir Richard Studivant (1511-1583), who served as a member of parliament for the borough of Stamford in Lincolnshire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another significant individual was William Studivant (1672-1744), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from the city of Bristol. He funded the construction of several schools and churches in the region, leaving a lasting legacy.

In the 18th century, the Studivant family had members who were part of the colonial expansion to the Americas. One such individual was Thomas Studivant (1725-1798), who settled in Virginia and became a prominent planter and landowner.

As the surname spread across England and eventually to other parts of the world, variations in spelling emerged, including Stodivant, Studivante, and Studyvant, among others. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remain rooted in its medieval English origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Studivant

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

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

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