Explore the Family Name Standing
The meaning of Standing
English: variant of Standen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Standing in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Standing" saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,020 in terms of frequency, which slightly improved to 32,994th in 2010, marking a change of approximately 0.08%. The count of people with this surname also increased from 654 in 2000 to 694 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 6.12%. However, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.24, indicating that despite the numerical growth, the overall prevalence of the surname remained unchanged in the general population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,020 | #32,994 | 0.08% |
| Count | 654 | 694 | 6.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Standing
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname "Standing". In both 2000 and 2010, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black with this surname. Notably, those who identified as two or more races grew by 67.39% during this period. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although their percentage slightly decreased from 87.92% in 2000 to 85.45% in 2010. There was a new appearance of Hispanic identity in 2010, representing about 1.15% of the total. Meanwhile, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives increased from 9.63% to 10.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.92% | 85.45% | -2.81% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 9.63% | 10.52% | 9.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 2.31% | 67.39% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |