Explore the Family Name Stanish
The meaning of Stanish
Americanized form of Polish Stanisz or Staniś (see Stanis).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stanish in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stanish has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Stanish was ranked 28,460th in terms of prevalence, with a total count of 789 people carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 29,138, representing a 2.38% decrease. However, the overall number of people bearing the surname increased by 3.04% during the same period, reaching a total of 813 individuals. This minor increase did little to affect the proportion of people named Stanish per 100k, which decreased by 3.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,460 | #29,138 | -2.38% |
| Count | 789 | 813 | 3.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stanish
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Stanish also underwent transformations between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The vast majority of individuals with the Stanish surname identified as White in both years; however, this percentage dropped slightly from 98.35% in 2000 to 96.19% in 2010. Simultaneously, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 0.76% in 2000 to 1.97% in 2010. Additionally, new identifications emerged among the Stanish populace, with 0.62% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 0.86% reporting two or more races in 2010. No data was reported for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.35% | 96.19% | -2.2% |
| Hispanic | 0.76% | 1.97% | 159.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |