Explore the Family Name Stango
The meaning of Stango
Italian (southern): perhaps a variant of Stanco. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Carmine, Dino, Domenic, Gennaro, Santo, Ugo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stango in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Stango has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 33,248 in popularity, with 648 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, its rank had fallen to 40,261, and the number of individuals with this surname had dropped to 544. This represents a decrease in prevalence of 16.05%. Moreover, the proportion of people named Stango per 100,000 population also fell by 25.0% over this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,248 | #40,261 | -21.09% |
| Count | 648 | 544 | -16.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.18 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stango
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of individuals with the surname Stango identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, more than 96% of those with the name were White. The percentage even saw a slight increase over the decade, going up by 0.60%. Meanwhile, the number identifying as having two or more ethnicities rose by 4.88%, although the overall percentage remained quite low at 1.29% in 2010. Interestingly, the number of Stangos identifying as Hispanic decreased by over 30% during this period, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained virtually non-existent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 96.88% | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.29% | 4.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 1.29% | -30.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |