Explore the Family Name Stanovich
The meaning of Stanovich
Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Stanović: patronymic from a short form of the personal name Stanislav. Some characteristic forenames: Serbian and Croatian Milan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stanovich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stanovich has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The surname was ranked 54,643rd in 2000 and dropped to 60,045th in 2010, representing a 9.89% decline. In terms of count, there were 353 individuals with the Stanovich surname in 2000, which decreased slightly to 336 in 2010, showing a 4.82% reduction. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 15.38% over this same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #60,045 | -9.89% |
| Count | 353 | 336 | -4.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stanovich
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Stanovich surname identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease from 93.77% in 2000 to 87.20% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic has increased noticeably from 3.97% to 7.44%. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared in 2010 at 1.79%. There is also an increase in the number of individuals identifying as having two or more races, rising significantly from 1.42% in 2000 to 3.57% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.77% | 87.2% | -7.01% |
| Hispanic | 3.97% | 7.44% | 87.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 3.57% | 151.41% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |