About Staats
The surname Staats is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "staat," meaning "state" or "government" in Dutch. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked for the state or government, such as a civil servant or an official. The name may also have been given to individuals who were associated with the governance or administration of a particular region or territory.
The surname Staats is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Staats based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Staats is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Staats in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Staats using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.