UK surname
From a stall, stable or ford crossing over a stream.
In the 1881 census there were 17 people recorded with the Stalford surname, ranking it #31,170 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 55, ranked #34,627, down from #31,170 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Walthamstow, Low Leyton, Toxteth Park and St Luke. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Stalford is 107 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 223.5%.
1881 census count
17
Ranked #31,170
Modern count
55
2016, ranked #34,627
Peak year
1861
107 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Stalford surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Stalford surname density by area, 1861 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 | 19 | #29,904 |
| 1861 | historical | 107 | #20,008 |
| 1881 | historical | 17 | #31,170 |
| 1891 | historical | 65 | #28,660 |
| 1901 | historical | 24 | #31,365 |
| 1911 | historical | 32 | #29,838 |
| 1997 | modern | 58 | #31,831 |
| 1998 | modern | 62 | #31,735 |
| 1999 | modern | 56 | #32,461 |
| 2000 | modern | 53 | #32,805 |
| 2001 | modern | 55 | #32,482 |
| 2002 | modern | 54 | #32,927 |
| 2003 | modern | 54 | #32,990 |
| 2004 | modern | 52 | #33,418 |
| 2005 | modern | 48 | #33,932 |
| 2006 | modern | 42 | #34,714 |
| 2007 | modern | 47 | #34,558 |
| 2008 | modern | 54 | #34,232 |
| 2009 | modern | 56 | #34,278 |
| 2010 | modern | 63 | #34,002 |
| 2011 | modern | 60 | #34,202 |
| 2012 | modern | 46 | #35,053 |
| 2013 | modern | 50 | #34,891 |
| 2014 | modern | 51 | #34,865 |
| 2015 | modern | 50 | #34,886 |
| 2016 | modern | 55 | #34,627 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Walthamstow, Low Leyton, Toxteth Park, St Luke, West Derby and Bishop Wearmouth. 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 | Walthamstow, Low Leyton | Essex |
| 2 | Toxteth Park | Lancashire |
| 3 | St Luke | London (Central Districts) |
| 4 | West Derby | Lancashire |
| 5 | Bishop Wearmouth | Durham |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Stalford 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 Stalford, 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 Stalford surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Stalford 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, Stalford 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 Stalford is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Stalford, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname STALFORD is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "stæl" meaning "place" or "position" and "ford" meaning "a shallow place where a river or stream can be crossed." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a ford or crossing point along a river or stream.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name STALFORD can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of land ownership and taxation compiled in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Stalleford" in reference to a settlement located in what is now Staffordshire, England.
In the 13th century, a man named Roger de Stalford was documented as a landowner in the county of Shropshire. This is one of the earliest recorded instances of the name being used as a surname.
During the 14th century, a William Stalford was recorded as a member of the clergy in the city of York. He is mentioned in various ecclesiastical records from that time period.
In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname STALFORD was John Stalford, who was born in 1523 and served as a member of the English Parliament representing the borough of Ludlow in Shropshire.
Another prominent individual with the STALFORD surname was Sir Thomas Stalford, who lived in the 17th century. He was a wealthy landowner and held the position of High Sheriff of Shropshire in 1638.
Throughout the centuries, variations in the spelling of the name have been observed, including Stalleford, Stalforde, and Stallforth, among others. These variations likely arose due to differences in local dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping during earlier times.
While the STALFORD surname is not as common as some others, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the English countryside, particularly in the counties of Shropshire and Staffordshire. The name's origins can be traced back to the Old English language and reflect the geographic features of the areas where the earliest bearers of the name lived.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Stalford 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. Dunbartonshire leads with 7 Stalfords recorded in 1881 and an index of 157.30x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Dunbartonshire | 7 | 157.30x |
| Lancashire | 7 | 3.56x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 3.08x |
| Kent | 1 | 1.77x |
| Middlesex | 1 | 0.60x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Row in Dunbartonshire leads with 7 Stalfords recorded in 1881 and an index of 1206.90x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Row | 7 | 1206.90x |
| West Derby | 7 | 121.74x |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 39.84x |
| Lewisham | 1 | 33.22x |
| St Pancras London | 1 | 7.50x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Stalford 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 Stalford surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| James | 2 |
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 Stalford households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 5 |
| Capt Late 2nd Foot | 1 |
| Governess (School) | 1 |
| Midwife | 1 |
| Postal Clerk (O S) | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 17 people were recorded with the Stalford surname. That placed it at #31,170 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 55 in 2016. That gives Stalford a modern rank of #34,627.
From a stall, stable or ford crossing over a stream.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Stalford 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.