2000
#76,208
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 235
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.09
Very Rare Last name
Stane
An English surname derived from the Old English word "stān" meaning "stone."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 251 Americans carry the last name Stane. That puts it at #90,519 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,365,555 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stane 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Stane with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
251
1 in 1,365,555
Census rank
#90,519
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
219
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 219 bearers of the surname Stane in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 90519th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stane, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stane
The surname STANE is of English origin, with roots that can be traced back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "stan," meaning "stone." This suggests that the name might have been initially derived from a place name that referred to a prominent stone or rocky area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name STANE can be found in the Feet of Fines records from Cambridgeshire in 1198, where a certain Willelmus de Stane was mentioned. This document provides evidence of the name's existence in medieval times.
During the 13th century, the name STANE appeared in several medieval charters and records from various counties in England, such as Yorkshire, Essex, and Lincolnshire. Some of these records include references to individuals like Robert de Stane (Yorkshire, 1235) and Walter de Stane (Essex, 1272).
In the 14th century, the surname STANE was also documented in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, where a John Stane was listed as a taxpayer in 1327. This suggests that the name had spread across different regions of England by this time.
The STANE surname has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was John Stane (c. 1480 - c. 1547), an English Catholic priest and academic who served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge from 1534 to 1535.
Another prominent bearer of the STANE name was Sir Thomas Stane (c. 1535 - 1608), an English courtier and Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He was knighted in 1603 and played a significant role in the establishment of the East India Company.
In the realm of literature, the surname STANE is associated with the English poet and dramatist William Stane (c. 1580 - 1645), who was known for his contributions to the Jacobean and Caroline era literary scene.
Moving into the 18th century, we find the English architect and surveyor John Stane (1712 - 1797), who was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Shire Hall in Warwick.
Lastly, it is worth mentioning Henry Stane (1835 - 1911), a British politician and Member of Parliament who represented the constituency of St. Ives in Cornwall from 1892 to 1900.
These examples demonstrate the long-standing presence of the STANE surname across various fields and periods in British history, reflecting its enduring legacy and diverse bearers.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stane
Among Census respondents with the surname Stane, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Stane 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 Stane surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.8% · 190
- Hispanic or Latino4.6% · 10
- Two or more races4.6% · 10
- Black or African American2.7% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stane
Stane 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
#80,926
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 234
-1 bearers (-0.4%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Down 4,718 places
2020
#90,519
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 219
-15 bearers (-6.4%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 9,593 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #76,208 | 235 | 0.09 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #80,926 | 234 | 0.08 | -1 bearers (-0.4%) | Down 4,718 places |
| 2020 | #90,519 | 219 | 0.07 | -15 bearers (-6.4%) | Down 9,593 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 Stane 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 | #80,926 | #90,519 | -11.9% |
| Count | 234 | 219 | -6.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.07 | -8.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stane bearers went from 234 to 219 (-6.4% change). The surname moved down 9,593 positions in the national ranking, going from #80,926 to #90,519.
FAQ
Stane surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stane?
Name Census estimates that about 251 living Americans carry the surname Stane. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,365,555 residents.
How common is Stane?
Stane ranks #90,519 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 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 219 people with the surname Stane. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (251), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 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 Stane.
Has Stane become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stane went from 234 recorded bearers to 219. That is a decrease of 15 (-6.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #80,926 to #90,519.
What does the Census say about the background of Stane?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stane, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Two or More Races (4.6%). 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 Stane in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.8% (190 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stane appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.8%), Hispanic (4.6%), Two or More Races (4.6%). 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 Stane (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 Stane mean?
An English surname derived from the Old English word "stān" meaning "stone." 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 Stane (0.07 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 common is the surname Stane?
You can see how many people have the surname Stane on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.