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UK surname

Stankevicius

Lithuanian surname referring to someone from the town of Stankevičiai.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Copeland, Blaby and Dunfermline Central.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Stankevicius is 128 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

128

2016, ranked #26,401

Peak year

2016

128 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 128 in 2016, ranked #26,401.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Stankevicius surname distribution map

The map shows where the Stankevicius surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Stankevicius surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Stankevicius over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1997 modern 13 #36,672
1998 modern 13 #36,679
1999 modern 12 #36,806
2000 modern 13 #36,635
2001 modern 13 #36,483
2002 modern 13 #36,570
2003 modern 21 #35,825
2004 modern 31 #35,105
2005 modern 35 #34,982
2006 modern 41 #34,788
2007 modern 39 #35,097
2008 modern 45 #34,818
2009 modern 69 #33,257
2010 modern 89 #31,745
2011 modern 98 #30,384
2012 modern 111 #28,332
2013 modern 108 #29,379
2014 modern 118 #27,961
2015 modern 122 #27,245
2016 modern 128 #26,401

Geography

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Where Stankevicius' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Copeland, Blaby, Dunfermline Central, Barking and Dagenham and Greenwich. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Copeland 006 Copeland
2 Blaby 004 Blaby
3 Dunfermline Central Fife
4 Barking and Dagenham 011 Barking and Dagenham
5 Greenwich 011 Greenwich

Forenames

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First names often paired with Stankevicius

These lists show first names that appear often with the Stankevicius surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Stankevicius

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Stankevicius, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Stankevicius surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Stankevicius household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Stankevicius is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Stankevicius is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Stankevicius falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Stankevicius is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Stankevicius, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Stankevicius

The surname Stankevicius is of Lithuanian origin, originating in the late 14th or early 15th century. It is derived from the Lithuanian word "stankas," meaning "frame" or "support," and the suffix "-vicius" indicating patronymic lineage. This suggests that the name initially referred to someone whose ancestor's occupation involved working with frames or supports, possibly a carpenter or builder.

Stankevicius is a relatively uncommon name, but it can be found in historical records from various regions of Lithuania. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Jonas Stankevicius, a landowner and minor noble who lived in the Samogitian region of western Lithuania in the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the Stankevicius family gained prominence in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Mikalojus Stankevicius (c. 1520-1583) was a prominent diplomat and courtier who served under several Grand Dukes. His son, Jeronimas Stankevicius (c. 1560-1631), was a military leader and castellan of Trakai, a strategic fortified town near Vilnius.

Another notable figure was Kristupas Stankevicius (1597-1663), a Jesuit priest and philosopher who taught at the University of Vilnius. He authored several works on logic and metaphysics, contributing to the intellectual life of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

In the 18th century, Antanas Stankevicius (1720-1785) was a wealthy landowner and benefactor who funded the construction of several churches and monasteries in the Vilnius region. His grandson, Jonas Stankevicius (1771-1842), was a prominent military officer who fought against Napoleon's forces during the French invasion of Russia.

During the 19th century, the Stankevicius surname spread beyond Lithuania as many families emigrated to other parts of the Russian Empire and beyond. One notable bearer was Aleksandras Stankevicius (1826-1903), a Lithuanian writer and journalist who played a role in the Lithuanian national revival movement.

While not an exhaustive list, these individuals represent some of the notable bearers of the Stankevicius surname throughout history, highlighting its Lithuanian origins and the accomplishments of those who carried this name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Stankevicius surname: questions and answers

How common is the Stankevicius surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 128 in 2016. That gives Stankevicius a modern rank of #26,401.

What does the Stankevicius surname mean?

Lithuanian surname referring to someone from the town of Stankevičiai.

What does the Stankevicius map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Stankevicius bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.