Explore the Family Name Stanback
The meaning of Stanback
Americanized form of German Steinbeck (compare Stainback) or Stammbach or Stambach, or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. It is found mainly among African Americans. Some characteristic forenames: French Cecile, Monique, Vernice.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stanback in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stanback has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The census recorded this name at rank 17,748 in the year 2000, which increased to 17,193 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 3.13%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,456 to 1,647 during the same period, marking a change of 13.12%. In terms of the proportion per 100,000 people, it rose from 0.54 in 2000 to 0.56 in 2010, indicating a percentage change of approximately 3.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,748 | #17,193 | 3.13% |
| Count | 1,456 | 1,647 | 13.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.56 | 3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stanback
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. While individuals identifying as Black made up the largest proportion with this surname in both years (82.21% in 2000 and 78.69% in 2010), there was a decrease of 4.28% over the decade. On the other hand, those who identified as White saw an increase from 14.29% to 16.64%, representing a 16.45% change. There were also increases in those claiming Hispanic ethnicity (1.24% to 1.46%) and those reporting two or more races (1.85% to 2.61%). The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories each saw an introduction of 0.30% in 2010, having been unregistered in the 2000 Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 82.21% | 78.69% | -4.28% |
| White | 14.29% | 16.64% | 16.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 2.61% | 41.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 1.46% | 17.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.3% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.3% | 0% |