Explore the Family Name Stank
The meaning of Stank
1. German: variant of Stanke. 2. American shortened form of Slavic patronymics like Polish Stankiewicz, Serbian and Croatian Stanković (see Stankovic). Compare Stankey 2 and Stanko 2.
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How common is the last name Stank in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Stank" has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 50,572nd in terms of commonality among U.S. surnames, but by 2010 it had dropped to 55,619th – a decrease of approximately 9.98%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also saw a small dip from 388 in 2000 to 369 in 2010, marking a 4.9% drop. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly fell as well, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, a reduction of about 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #55,619 | -9.98% |
| Count | 388 | 369 | -4.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stank
On the front of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname "Stank" identify as White. This figure increased slightly from 97.42% in 2000 to 98.64% in 2010, a change of 1.25%. The tables indicate no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Similarly, there were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 98.64% | 1.25% |
| 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% |