Explore the Family Name Stanislav
The meaning of Stanislav
Slovak and Czech: from the Slavic personal name Stanislav, composed of the elements stan ‘become, stay’ (from a derivative of Old Slavic stojati ‘to stand’) + slav ‘glory’ or ‘famous’ (from slava ‘glory’). In its Latinized form Stanislaus, this personal name spread all over the world as a name of a Polish saint, 11th-century Cracovian bishop and martyr Saint Stanislaus (Stanisław in Polish). It is also famous as a name of the 18th-century Polish king. Compare Stanislaw 1.
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How common is the last name Stanislav in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stanislav has enjoyed a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 84,631st most popular name in the United States, but by 2010 its standing had improved to 83,541st. This represents a change of approximately 1.29%. Furthermore, the number of people with this surname increased from 206 in 2000 to 225 in 2010, a growth rate of 9.22%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,631 | #83,541 | 1.29% |
| Count | 206 | 225 | 9.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stanislav
When looking at the ethnicity associated with the surname Stanislav, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly associated with white individuals. In both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of those bearing the surname identified as white, with a minor increase from 97.57% to 97.78% over the decade. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native carrying the Stanislav surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 97.78% | 0.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |