Explore the Family Name Stankus
The meaning of Stankus
Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Stanisław (see Stanislav).
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How common is the last name Stankus in the United States?
The surname Stankus saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 22,196, but by 2010 it fell slightly to 22,673, a change of -2.15%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the Stankus surname increased from 1,085 in 2000 to 1,131 in 2010, marking a growth of 4.24%. This means that while the surname's rank decreased, the number of people with this last name actually increased. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor decline from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010, a change of -5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,196 | #22,673 | -2.15% |
| Count | 1,085 | 1,131 | 4.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.38 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stankus
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Stankus surname identify as white, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.79% identified as white, decreasing slightly to 93.99% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase during this period, moving from 1.38% in 2000 to 3.27% in 2010, a stark change of 136.96%. Furthermore, new ethnic identities emerged among those with the Stankus surname between 2000 and 2010. An additional 1.15% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.24% identified as belonging to two or more races in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.79% | 93.99% | -3.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 3.27% | 136.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |