UK surname
An occupational surname for someone who kept a stall or shop, or who lived near a stall.
In the 1881 census there were 44 people recorded with the Stall surname, ranking it #27,447 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 16, ranked #36,998, down from #27,447 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Stockport, Christ Church Spitalfields and St Leonard Shoreditch. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Stall is 352 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 63.6%.
1881 census count
44
Ranked #27,447
Modern count
16
2016, ranked #36,998
Peak year
1861
352 bearers
Map years
3
1861 to 1901
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Stall surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Stall surname density by area, 1901 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 | 99 | #17,294 |
| 1861 | historical | 352 | #7,258 |
| 1881 | historical | 44 | #27,447 |
| 1891 | historical | 310 | #10,812 |
| 1901 | historical | 118 | #20,721 |
| 1911 | historical | 62 | #26,622 |
| 1997 | modern | 19 | #35,928 |
| 1998 | modern | 21 | #35,788 |
| 1999 | modern | 20 | #35,923 |
| 2000 | modern | 24 | #35,498 |
| 2001 | modern | 18 | #35,961 |
| 2002 | modern | 21 | #35,798 |
| 2003 | modern | 22 | #35,740 |
| 2004 | modern | 23 | #35,786 |
| 2005 | modern | 23 | #35,924 |
| 2006 | modern | 22 | #36,105 |
| 2007 | modern | 19 | #36,450 |
| 2008 | modern | 21 | #36,355 |
| 2009 | modern | 24 | #36,261 |
| 2010 | modern | 21 | #36,530 |
| 2011 | modern | 21 | #36,502 |
| 2012 | modern | 19 | #36,641 |
| 2013 | modern | 15 | #37,046 |
| 2014 | modern | 15 | #37,070 |
| 2015 | modern | 15 | #37,070 |
| 2016 | modern | 16 | #36,998 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Stockport, Christ Church Spitalfields, St Leonard Shoreditch, London parishes and St Pancras. 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 | Stockport | Cheshire |
| 2 | Christ Church Spitalfields | London (East Districts) |
| 3 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 4 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 5 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Stall 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 Stall, 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 Stall surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Stall 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, Stall 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 Stall is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Stall, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname STALL originates from England, where it first emerged in the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English word "stal," meaning a stable or a place where horses or cattle were kept. The name likely referred to someone who worked in or lived near a stable.
In the Domesday Book of 1086, one of the earliest comprehensive records of landowners in England, there are several entries for people with the surname STALL or similar spellings, such as "de Stall" or "atte Stalle." This suggests that the name was established in various parts of the country by the late 11th century.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname STALL is found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, where a certain Richard de la Stalle is mentioned. This spelling variation, "de la Stalle," further reinforces the connection to the Old English word for a stable.
Over time, the surname STALL evolved into various spellings, including Stall, Stalle, Stal, and Staull. Some of these variations may have been influenced by the place names where the families resided, such as Stall in Lincolnshire or Stall Street in Bath.
Notable individuals with the surname STALL include:
1. William Stall (c. 1505 - c. 1560), an English composer and organist during the Renaissance period. 2. John Stall (1768 - 1837), a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Ipswich from 1806 to 1818. 3. Mary Stall (1820 - 1898), an American educator and activist who founded the Stall Free School for African American children in West Virginia. 4. Ernst Stall (1865 - 1935), a German architect known for his work in the Art Nouveau style, including the redesign of the Wiesbaden Kurhaus. 5. Margery Stall (1905 - 1987), a British novelist and playwright whose works often explored themes of social class and gender dynamics.
While the surname STALL is not among the most common in English-speaking countries, it has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Stall 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. Middlesex leads with 13 Stalls recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.10x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 13 | 3.10x |
| Monmouthshire | 7 | 23.09x |
| Surrey | 7 | 3.43x |
| Yorkshire | 5 | 1.20x |
| Somerset | 3 | 4.45x |
| Glamorgan | 2 | 2.74x |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0.40x |
| Essex | 1 | 1.21x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 1.22x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 1.16x |
| Kent | 1 | 0.70x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Mynyddyslwyn in Monmouthshire leads with 7 Stalls recorded in 1881 and an index of 583.33x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Mynyddyslwyn | 7 | 583.33x |
| Ealing | 6 | 160.00x |
| Wakefield | 4 | 125.39x |
| Camberwell | 3 | 11.20x |
| Clapham | 3 | 57.25x |
| St Pancras London | 3 | 8.89x |
| Oldham | 2 | 12.45x |
| Walcot | 2 | 55.71x |
| Ystradyfodwg | 2 | 31.25x |
| Bow London | 1 | 18.73x |
| Caterham | 1 | 111.11x |
| Folkestone | 1 | 36.10x |
| Friern Barnet | 1 | 108.70x |
| Islington London | 1 | 2.46x |
| Kingstonupon Hull | 1 | 303.03x |
| Millbrook | 1 | 46.30x |
| St Giles In Fields | 1 | 68.97x |
| Uphill | 1 | 1111.11x |
| West Ham | 1 | 5.47x |
| Westbury On Trym | 1 | 35.84x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Stall 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 Stall 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 Stall households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 5 |
| -- | 1 |
| Architect | 1 |
| Assistant Laundress | 1 |
| Baller Tinplate | 1 |
| Ballers Wife | 1 |
| Charwoman | 1 |
| Chelsea Pensioner | 1 |
| Coal Carrier | 1 |
| Collar Maker (Shirt) | 1 |
| Decorator Retired | 1 |
| Fireman | 1 |
| Grease Maker | 1 |
| Housemaid | 1 |
| Iron Founder Employing 37 Men And 3 Boys | 1 |
| Ironmonger | 1 |
| Kitchenmaid Dom Serv | 1 |
| Milliner | 1 |
| Paste Boy (Grease) | 1 |
| Pawnbroker | 1 |
| Private Grenadier Gds | 1 |
| Shopman | 1 |
| Stoker In Color Works | 1 |
| Worsted Packer | 1 |
| Worsted Reeler | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 44 people were recorded with the Stall surname. That placed it at #27,447 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 16 in 2016. That gives Stall a modern rank of #36,998.
An occupational surname for someone who kept a stall or shop, or who lived near a stall.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Stall 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.