About Staten
The surname Staten is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "Staat," meaning "state" or "government." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a boundary or border, or it could have been an occupational name for someone who worked for the government or held a position of authority. The name Staten is relatively rare and is primarily found in the Netherlands and among Dutch descendants in other countries.
The surname Staten is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Staten 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 Staten is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Staten in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Staten using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.