Stanko History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Poland

The surname Stanko is of Polish origin. The name is derived from the personal name "Stanko," and means "son of Stanko."

Early Origins of the Stanko family

The surname Stanko was first found in Polesie, the largest province of Poland. It is inhabited by Ruthenians, called Polesians, of Ukrainian descent. The main towns are those of Brest Litovsk, Pinsk, Kobryn, Kamenets, Litovsk, and Luninets. It was in this province that the renowned Radziwills and Sapiehas held their vast estates. Wolczyn was the seat of the Czartoryski family. The surname became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Stanko family

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Stanko Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Stankewich, Stankiewicz, Stankar, Stanczewicz, Staniewicz and many more.

Early Notables of the Stanko family

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Stanko Ranking

In the United States, the name Stanko is the 14,470^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Stanko migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Stanko Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Anna Stanko, aged 20, who immigrated to America from Dobcza, in 1906
Borbala Stanko, aged 33, who settled in America from Dobocza, in 1907
Anna Stanko, aged 20, who landed in America from Vitre, Austria, in 1909
Aftanas Stanko, aged 30, who immigrated to the United States from Perezni, Hungary, in 1909
Alexander Stanko, aged 27, who settled in America from Lubaczow, Austria, in 1911
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Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/