Explore the Family Name Stamas
The meaning of Stamas
Greek: from a pet form of the personal name Stamatis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stamas in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stamas saw a slight decrease in popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 45,308 to 46,314, representing a change of -2.22%. However, despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Stamas surname increased by 3.37%, from 445 to 460 during the same period. The proportion per 100k remained unchanged at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,308 | #46,314 | -2.22% |
| Count | 445 | 460 | 3.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stamas
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Stamas identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase of 2.25% over the decade. There was a significant decrease in those identifying as two or more races, dropping by 27.78% while the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander reduced to zero by 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a rise of 12.59%. No individuals were reported with this surname as identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.61% | 96.74% | 2.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 1.52% | 12.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 1.3% | -27.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.57% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |