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

Stys, 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 Stys surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stys in America

Stys is the 43206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stys surname appeared 500 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 Stys.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stys 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 Stys

The surname STYS is of Polish origin, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the old Polish word "stys," which translates to "furrow" or "trench." This connection suggests that the name may have originated among agricultural communities or those involved in farming or land cultivation.

In the early 14th century, records from the region of Silesia, then part of the Kingdom of Poland, contain references to individuals bearing the name STYS. One notable example is a document from 1312 mentioning a landowner named Mikołaj STYS in the village of Grodków.

As the name spread across Poland, it underwent various spelling variations, such as STYŚ, STYSZ, and STYSIAK. These variations can be found in historical records from different regions, reflecting the linguistic diversity and local dialects of the time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name STYS can be traced back to the 15th century, when a nobleman named Jan STYS was mentioned in the chronicles of the city of Kraków in 1466. This Jan STYS was a prominent figure in the city's political and social circles.

In the 16th century, the STYS name gained further prominence with the birth of Maciej STYS (1551-1632), a renowned Polish mathematician and astronomer. Maciej STYS made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and is credited with improving the accuracy of celestial observations.

Another notable figure bearing the STYS surname was Piotr STYS (1679-1748), a Polish military commander who served in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. He played a crucial role in several battles during the Great Northern War against Sweden and rose to the rank of General.

In the 19th century, the STYS name continued to be associated with notable individuals, such as Andrzej STYS (1825-1899), a Polish painter and illustrator. His works captured the landscapes and daily life of rural Poland, earning him recognition as a prominent figure in the Polish Romantic art movement.

While the STYS surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the Polish cultural and linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stys

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

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

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