About State
The surname State is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "state," meaning "condition" or "status." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who held a position of importance or authority, or possibly as a name for someone who had a regal or dignified demeanor. The surname State may also have been given to someone who was associated with the state or government in some way.
The surname State is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname State 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 State is not currently available.
Here's how to represent State in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell State using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.