UK surname
A German topographic surname indicating someone lived in or near a town.
In the 1881 census there were 8 people recorded with the Stade surname, ranking it #32,581 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 8, ranked #37,829, down from #32,581 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to St Leonard Shoreditch, St Pancras and Dorchester All Saints. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Stade is 132 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 0.0%.
1881 census count
8
Ranked #32,581
Modern count
8
2016, ranked #37,829
Peak year
1891
132 bearers
Map years
3
1851 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Stade surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Stade surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 110 | #16,093 |
| 1861 | historical | 102 | #20,797 |
| 1881 | historical | 8 | #32,581 |
| 1891 | historical | 132 | #19,976 |
| 1901 | historical | 56 | #27,952 |
| 1911 | historical | 12 | #32,302 |
| 1997 | modern | 3 | #38,317 |
| 1998 | modern | 4 | #38,082 |
| 1999 | modern | 4 | #38,100 |
| 2000 | modern | 2 | #38,472 |
| 2001 | modern | 2 | #38,335 |
| 2002 | modern | 7 | #37,379 |
| 2003 | modern | 5 | #37,750 |
| 2004 | modern | 6 | #37,655 |
| 2005 | modern | 7 | #37,581 |
| 2006 | modern | 7 | #37,634 |
| 2007 | modern | 7 | #37,687 |
| 2008 | modern | 8 | #37,597 |
| 2009 | modern | 9 | #37,573 |
| 2010 | modern | 11 | #37,411 |
| 2011 | modern | 10 | #37,504 |
| 2012 | modern | 7 | #37,854 |
| 2013 | modern | 7 | #37,909 |
| 2014 | modern | 8 | #37,806 |
| 2015 | modern | 8 | #37,797 |
| 2016 | modern | 8 | #37,829 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around St Leonard Shoreditch, St Pancras, Dorchester All Saints, Lambeth and Manchester. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 2 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 3 | Dorchester All Saints | Dorset |
| 4 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| 5 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Stade surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Stade, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Stade surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Stade household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Stade is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Stade is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Stade, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname STADE originated in Germany, first appearing in records from the late 12th century. It is derived from the Middle Low German word "stade," meaning a place, or a location on a river or sea coast suitable for a port or trading settlement. The name likely referred to someone who lived near such a place.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname is found in the records of the city of Lübeck in northern Germany, where a merchant named Henricus de Stade is mentioned in 1198. Other early spellings include Steden, Stadhen, and Staden.
In England, the STADE surname can be traced back to the 13th century, likely brought over by German merchants or immigrants. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 mention a John de la Stede in Oxfordshire. Over time, the spelling evolved to the modern STADE form.
Notable historical figures with this surname include Arnoldus de Stade, a 14th-century German chronicler whose work "Chronica Slavorum" provided valuable insights into the history of northern Germany and the Slavic regions. Another prominent bearer was Sir John Stade (1525-1605), an English merchant and diplomat who served as ambassador to France and Spain during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
In the 16th century, a family of STADE merchants and bankers rose to prominence in the city of Cologne, Germany. Johann von Stade (1527-1589) was a wealthy merchant and financier who served as a councilor and mayor of Cologne. His son, Reinhard von Stade (1555-1623), continued the family's successful business ventures and was also involved in city government.
During the 17th century, a branch of the STADE family settled in the Netherlands, where they became prominent in the Dutch East India Company (VOC). Pieter Stade (1610-1675) was a successful merchant and ship's captain who made several voyages to the East Indies on behalf of the VOC.
Other notable bearers of the STADE surname include Johann Stade (1579-1634), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Dukes of Brunswick-Lüneburg, and Wilhelm Stade (1817-1892), a German Protestant theologian and Old Testament scholar.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Stade surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 3 Stades recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.88x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 3 | 2.88x |
| Middlesex | 2 | 2.28x |
| Nottinghamshire | 1 | 8.47x |
| Royal Navy | 1 | 96.15x |
| Somerset | 1 | 7.09x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 1.15x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Liverpool in Lancashire leads with 3 Stades recorded in 1881 and an index of 47.47x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 3 | 47.47x |
| Shoreditch London | 2 | 52.63x |
| Basford | 1 | 185.19x |
| Bradford | 1 | 47.62x |
| Royal Navy | 1 | 112.36x |
| Seaborough | 1 | 0.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Stade surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Stade surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Stade households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Designer (Fancy ... Work) | 1 |
| General Servant | 1 |
| Private | 1 |
| Scholar | 1 |
| Seaman | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 8 people were recorded with the Stade surname. That placed it at #32,581 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 8 in 2016. That gives Stade a modern rank of #37,829.
A German topographic surname indicating someone lived in or near a town.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Stade bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.