Explore the Family Name Stano
The meaning of Stano
1. Italian (Sicily): from a shortened form of the personal name Stanislao, of Slavic origin (see Stanislav). 2. Italian (southern; Stanò): habitational name from either of two places so named in Cosenza and Reggio di Calabria (from Greek stenos ‘narrow’). 3. Czech and Slovak: from a pet form of the personal name Stanislav.
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How common is the last name Stano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stano ranked 30,161 in popularity in 2000 and fell to 32,599 in 2010, marking an 8.08% decrease in rank. The number of people bearing this surname also declined from 733 in 2000 to 705 in 2010, a drop of 3.82%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11%, shifting from 0.27 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,161 | #32,599 | -8.08% |
| Count | 733 | 705 | -3.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stano
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Stano, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, comprising 93.45% in 2000 and 92.06% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black decreased slightly from 3.00% to 2.70%. There was an increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.23% to 2.55%. Interestingly, the data reported a presence of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnicity starting from 2010 at 0.85% and 1.84% respectively, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category disappeared entirely.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.45% | 92.06% | -1.49% |
| Black | 3% | 2.7% | -10% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 2.55% | 107.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.09% | 0% | -100% |