Explore the Family Name Stanwood
The meaning of Stanwood
1. English2 variant of Stanworth, a habitational name from Stanworth in Leyland (Lancashire). The placename derives from Old English stān ‘stone, rock’ + worth ‘enclosure’. 2. perhaps a variant of Stannard, with the final syllable re-interpreted as casual pronunciation of -wood.
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How common is the last name Stanwood in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Stanwood saw a slight downturn between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped by -0.67, shifting from 33020 in 2000 to 33241 in 2010. However, despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals bearing the surname Stanwood actually increased by 5.2% over the same period, from 654 to 688. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined slightly from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010, indicating a decrease of -4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,020 | #33,241 | -0.67% |
| Count | 654 | 688 | 5.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stanwood
The ethnicity distribution of the Stanwood surname also experienced changes as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of those with the Stanwood surname identified as White, accounting for 92.97% of the population, which decreased slightly to 91.42% in 2010. During the same period, the proportion of Hispanic and Black ethnic identities among those with the surname increased significantly, by 90.20% and 59.02% respectively. However, the proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed in the 2010 census for privacy reasons, having accounted for 0.92% and 1.07% respectively in 2000. Those identifying with two or more races decreased by -30.95%, from 1.68% in 2000 to 1.16% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.97% | 91.42% | -1.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 2.91% | 90.2% |
| Black | 1.83% | 2.91% | 59.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 1.16% | -30.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.92% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.07% | 0% | 0% |