Explore the Family Name Stant
The meaning of Stant
English: perhaps a nickname from the singular form of Middle English stantis (probably a borrowing from medieval Latin stantio ‘prop, stanchion’).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Stant" has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 36,807th in terms of frequency, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 38,439th spot, indicating a decrease of 4.43%. However, the counts increased marginally from 572 in 2000 to 576 in 2010, showing a 0.7% growth. The proportion per 100k also saw a drop of 4.76%, moving from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,807 | #38,439 | -4.43% |
| Count | 572 | 576 | 0.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stant
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the distribution of the surname "Stant". While the majority of those with this surname identified as White (90.21% in 2000 and 86.28% in 2010), there were notable changes in other ethnic identities. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased dramatically from 3.5% in 2000 to 1.22% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as having two or more races doubled from 4.20% to 8.51% during the same period. Additionally, there was a significant increase in individuals who identify as Hispanic, going from 1.22% to 2.95%. No individuals with the surname Stant identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.21% | 86.28% | -4.36% |
| Two or More Races | 4.2% | 8.51% | 102.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 2.95% | 141.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.5% | 1.22% | -65.14% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |