Explore the Family Name Stanis
The meaning of Stanis
1. Polish (also Staniś): from a pet form of the personal name Stanisław (see Stanislav). 2. Americanized form of Polish Stanisz, a cognate of 1 above. 3. Greek: probably a derivative of the Slavic personal name Stanislav. It has also been associated with the Greek vocabulary word stani ‘sheepfold, pen’, which is of Slavic origin, too.
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How common is the last name Stanis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Stanis" moderately fluctuated between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 36,093rd most common surname, increasing slightly to the 36,630th position in 2010, a decline in rank by approximately 1.49%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 587 in 2000 to 610 in 2010, demonstrating a growth rate of 3.92%. However, when considered in proportion to the general population (per 100k), there was a slight decrease of about 4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,093 | #36,630 | -1.49% |
| Count | 587 | 610 | 3.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stanis
The ethnicity breakdown of the Stanis surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen some changes from 2000 to 2010. Dominantly associated with White ethnicity, the percentage decreased from 94.04% in 2000 to 89.34% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Black, from 1.87% to 5.41%, marking an impressive 189.30% change. The Hispanic representation also rose from 1.36% to 1.97%, a 44.85% increase. While there were no changes observed among Asian/Pacific Islanders, a new category emerged in 2010 for those identifying as two or more races at 1.31%. Conversely, those who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000 disappeared in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.04% | 89.34% | -5% |
| Black | 1.87% | 5.41% | 189.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.97% | 44.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.36% | 0% | 0% |