Explore the Family Name Stanga
The meaning of Stanga
Altered form of German Stange or Stanger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stanga in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Stanga' saw a minor decline between 2000 and 2010, while the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly. In 2000, Stanga was ranked as the 53,420th most popular surname, dropping to the 53,913th spot in 2010 – a slight decrease of 0.92%. However, the number of people bearing the Stanga name rose from 363 in 2000 to 383 in 2010, an increase of 5.51%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #53,913 | -0.92% |
| Count | 363 | 383 | 5.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stanga
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Stanga', again using data from the Decennial U.S. Census, we see that the vast majority of individuals carrying this surname identify as White. In 2000, 97.8% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.3% in 2010. There has been a marginal increase in people identifying as Hispanic, from 1.38% in 2000 to 2.09% in 2010, marking a growth of 51.45%. However, there were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Stanga identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.8% | 95.3% | -2.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 2.09% | 51.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |