Explore the Family Name Stankovich
The meaning of Stankovich
Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Stanković, Slovak Stankovič (see Stankovic).
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How common is the last name Stankovich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stankovich has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Stankovich was ranked as the 37,640th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 38,484th place, representing a change of -2.24%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 556 to 575 during the same period, an increase of 3.42%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,640 | #38,484 | -2.24% |
| Count | 556 | 575 | 3.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stankovich
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity associated with the surname Stankovich. As of 2010, a vast majority of those bearing the surname Stankovich identified as white (96%). This represented a very minor decrease from 2000 when 96.4% identified as white. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic were recorded for the first time in 2010 with proportions of 0.87% and 2.09% respectively. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races saw a significant decline, falling from 2.34% in 2000 to 0.87% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 96% | -0.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.34% | 0.87% | -62.82% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |