2000
#19,554
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,277
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.47
Rare Last name
Stallone
An Italian surname derived from the word "stallone" meaning stallion or stud horse.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,385 Americans carry the last name Stallone. That puts it at #21,950 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.40 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 247,476 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stallone surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
1.4K
1 in 247,476
Census rank
#21,950
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,208 bearers of the surname Stallone in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.40 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 21950th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stallone, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stallone
The surname Stallone originated in Italy, with its roots tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "stallone," which means "stallion." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a nickname or description for someone with a strong, robust, or stallion-like appearance or personality.
In the early days, the name was predominant in the regions of Campania and Calabria in southern Italy. Historical records from these areas reveal various spellings of the name, including Stalluni, Stalloni, and Stallune, reflecting the regional dialects and variations.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Stallone surname can be found in a 14th-century document from the city of Naples, where a certain Giovanni Stallone was listed as a merchant. This indicates that the name was well-established in the region by that time.
During the 15th century, the Stallone family gained prominence in the town of Caserta, near Naples. Records show that a branch of the family owned significant landholdings in the area, suggesting their influential status.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Antonio Stallone (1505-1578) achieved recognition as a renowned poet and scholar in Naples. His works, including a collection of sonnets and odes, were widely celebrated during the Italian Renaissance.
Another prominent individual bearing the Stallone surname was Francesco Stallone (1675-1742), a celebrated painter from the city of Cosenza in Calabria. His masterpieces, depicting religious scenes and portraits, can still be found in several churches and museums across southern Italy.
In the 18th century, the Stallone family expanded its presence to other regions of Italy, including Tuscany and Lazio. One notable member was Giacomo Stallone (1720-1795), a respected architect who contributed to the design of several churches and public buildings in Rome.
As the Stallone surname spread throughout Italy and beyond, it continued to be associated with individuals of notable achievements. For example, in the 19th century, Giuseppe Stallone (1818-1892) was a distinguished lawyer and politician from Sicily, who served as a member of the Italian parliament.
While the surname Stallone has its roots in Italy, it has since been carried across the globe by Italian immigrants, contributing to its widespread distribution and recognition today.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stallone
Among Census respondents with the surname Stallone, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Stallone bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Stallone surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.6% · 1,082
- Hispanic or Latino5.0% · 61
- Two or more races2.5% · 30
- Black or African American1.7% · 21
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stallone
Stallone appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#20,926
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,259
-18 bearers (-1.4%)
Per 100,000 0.43
Rank movement Down 1,372 places
2020
#21,950
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,208
-51 bearers (-4.1%)
Per 100,000 0.40
Rank movement Down 1,024 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #19,554 | 1,277 | 0.47 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #20,926 | 1,259 | 0.43 | -18 bearers (-1.4%) | Down 1,372 places |
| 2020 | #21,950 | 1,208 | 0.40 | -51 bearers (-4.1%) | Down 1,024 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Stallone surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,926 | #21,950 | -4.9% |
| Count | 1,259 | 1,208 | -4.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.43 | 0.40 | -6.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stallone bearers went from 1,259 to 1,208 (-4.1% change). The surname moved down 1,024 positions in the national ranking, going from #20,926 to #21,950.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Stallone
FAQ
Stallone surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stallone?
Name Census estimates that about 1,385 living Americans carry the surname Stallone. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 247,476 residents.
How common is Stallone?
Stallone ranks #21,950 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.40 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,208 people with the surname Stallone. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,385), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.4 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.40 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Stallone.
Has Stallone become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stallone went from 1,259 recorded bearers to 1,208. That is a decrease of 51 (-4.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #20,926 to #21,950.
What does the Census say about the background of Stallone?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stallone, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Stallone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.6% (1,082 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stallone appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.6%), Hispanic (5.0%), Two or More Races (2.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Stallone (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Stallone mean?
An Italian surname derived from the word "stallone" meaning stallion or stud horse. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Stallone (0.40 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Stallone?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.