UK surname
An anglicized variation of the French surname "Estiennard", meaning someone who lived near an inn or tavern.
In the 1881 census there were 109 people recorded with the Stanard surname, ranking it #18,793 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 16, ranked #36,998, down from #18,793 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Pirbright, London parishes and South Elmham St James. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Stanard is 149 in 1851. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 85.3%.
1881 census count
109
Ranked #18,793
Modern count
16
2016, ranked #36,998
Peak year
1851
149 bearers
Map years
2
1851 to 1881
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Stanard surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Stanard surname density by area, 1881 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 | 149 | #12,967 |
| 1861 | historical | 89 | #22,419 |
| 1881 | historical | 109 | #18,793 |
| 1891 | historical | 91 | #25,239 |
| 1901 | historical | 69 | #26,499 |
| 1911 | historical | 62 | #26,622 |
| 1997 | modern | 12 | #36,785 |
| 1998 | modern | 8 | #37,334 |
| 1999 | modern | 8 | #37,367 |
| 2000 | modern | 12 | #36,749 |
| 2001 | modern | 11 | #36,727 |
| 2002 | modern | 16 | #36,267 |
| 2003 | modern | 6 | #37,586 |
| 2004 | modern | 7 | #37,496 |
| 2005 | modern | 8 | #37,422 |
| 2006 | modern | 8 | #37,481 |
| 2007 | modern | 11 | #37,217 |
| 2008 | modern | 11 | #37,270 |
| 2009 | modern | 13 | #37,140 |
| 2010 | modern | 12 | #37,307 |
| 2011 | modern | 12 | #37,287 |
| 2012 | modern | 11 | #37,394 |
| 2013 | modern | 13 | #37,224 |
| 2014 | modern | 13 | #37,256 |
| 2015 | modern | 14 | #37,157 |
| 2016 | modern | 16 | #36,998 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Pirbright, London parishes, South Elmham St James, Ilketshall St Lawrence, Bungay St Mary, Bungay Holy Trinity and Felthorpe. 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 | Pirbright | Surrey |
| 2 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 3 | South Elmham St James | Suffolk |
| 4 | Ilketshall St Lawrence, Bungay St Mary, Bungay Holy Trinity | Suffolk |
| 5 | Felthorpe | Norfolk |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Stanard 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 Stanard, 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 Stanard surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Stanard 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, Stanard 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 Stanard is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Stanard, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Stanard has its roots in the Old English word "stanard", which means "stone yard" or "stone enclosure". This name likely originated in England during the medieval period, particularly in areas where there were stone quarries or stone-related industries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which mentions a person named "Stanardus" living in the county of Lincolnshire. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 11th century.
The name Stanard may also be related to certain place names in England, such as Stanard Park in Nottinghamshire or Stanard House in Yorkshire. These places could have derived their names from individuals bearing the surname Stanard who once resided or owned property there.
Notable historical figures with the surname Stanard include:
1. John Stanard (c. 1540-1618), an English merchant and member of the Company of Merchant Adventurers in London. 2. William Stanard (1662-1724), an English clergyman who served as the Rector of Binstead, Isle of Wight. 3. Thomas Stanard (1710-1785), an English landowner and Justice of the Peace in Berkshire. 4. Elizabeth Stanard (1779-1856), an English author and poet known for her works on religion and morality. 5. James Stanard (1823-1890), an American lawyer and politician who served as a judge in Virginia and was involved in the formation of West Virginia during the Civil War.
It's worth noting that variations in spelling, such as Stannaird, Stannard, or Staynard, were common in historical records due to inconsistencies in record-keeping and regional dialects. These variations may have referred to individuals from the same family or area but were recorded differently.
While the name Stanard may not be as prevalent today as it once was, its history and origins can be traced back to the medieval period in England, reflecting the occupations and locations associated with stone-related industries and settlements.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Stanard 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. Suffolk leads with 34 Stanards recorded in 1881 and an index of 26.26x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk | 34 | 26.26x |
| Middlesex | 32 | 3.01x |
| Surrey | 16 | 3.09x |
| Kent | 10 | 2.76x |
| Essex | 8 | 3.81x |
| Durham | 2 | 0.63x |
| Norfolk | 2 | 1.22x |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0.08x |
| Leicestershire | 1 | 0.85x |
| Northamptonshire | 1 | 1.00x |
| Sussex | 1 | 0.56x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.09x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Reigate Borough in Surrey leads with 11 Stanards recorded in 1881 and an index of 924.37x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Reigate Borough | 11 | 924.37x |
| Fulham London | 10 | 64.85x |
| Ipswich St Mathew | 8 | 220.39x |
| Saxmundham | 8 | 1666.67x |
| St George In East | 8 | 110.65x |
| Preston Next Wingham | 6 | 3750.00x |
| St Pancras London | 6 | 7.01x |
| West Ham | 6 | 12.95x |
| Grundisburgh | 4 | 1333.33x |
| S Elmham All Sts St | 4 | 5000.00x |
| Hepworth | 3 | 1578.95x |
| Herne | 3 | 186.34x |
| St George Hanover | 3 | 21.61x |
| St Marylebone London | 3 | 5.29x |
| Kirby Le Soken | 2 | 666.67x |
| North Bedburn | 2 | 227.27x |
| Putney | 2 | 41.24x |
| Walpole | 2 | 1428.57x |
| Belgrave | 1 | 37.59x |
| Brighton | 1 | 2.77x |
| Everton | 1 | 2.49x |
| Framlingham | 1 | 108.70x |
| Gristhorpe Newbiggin | 1 | 1428.57x |
| Hackney London | 1 | 1.68x |
| Kings Lynn St Margaret | 1 | 20.37x |
| Leiston | 1 | 112.36x |
| Mickfield | 1 | 1111.11x |
| Mile End Old Town | 1 | 5.96x |
| Northampton All Sts | 1 | 29.50x |
| Oakley | 1 | 1000.00x |
| Pirbright | 1 | 384.62x |
| Shipmeadow | 1 | 1250.00x |
| Southwark St John | 1 | 30.77x |
| Staple | 1 | 526.32x |
| Thames Ditton | 1 | 92.59x |
| Wretton | 1 | 833.33x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Stanard 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 Stanard 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 Stanard households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 24 |
| Ag Lab | 4 |
| Dressmaker | 3 |
| General Servant | 3 |
| Milliner | 3 |
| Labourer | 2 |
| Labourer Unemployed | 2 |
| Ag Labr | 1 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 1 |
| Agricultural Labr | 1 |
| Annuitant | 1 |
| Basket Maker | 1 |
| Battery Hand Telegraph Stores | 1 |
| Brush Maker | 1 |
| Cabinet Maker | 1 |
| Carpenter | 1 |
| Carter | 1 |
| Coachman (D) | 1 |
| Coachman Daur | 1 |
| Coachman Wife | 1 |
| Coal Dealer | 1 |
| Coal Whipper | 1 |
| Cook | 1 |
| Dom Servt | 1 |
| Gamekeepers Widow | 1 |
| General Serv | 1 |
| Grocers Apprentice | 1 |
| Grocers Assistant | 1 |
| Houskeeper | 1 |
| Iron Moulder | 1 |
| Lab Guano Factory Unempd | 1 |
| Lab Iron Works | 1 |
| Labourer Market Garden | 1 |
| Ledger Clerk | 1 |
| Market Gardner | 1 |
| Milk Woman (Ag) | 1 |
| Plumber & Glazier | 1 |
| Printer & Compositor | 1 |
| Sanitary Labour (Scars) | 1 |
| Servant | 1 |
| Servt | 1 |
| Shoe Maker | 1 |
| Shoemaker | 1 |
| Stable Groom | 1 |
| Teacher Of E. School | 1 |
| Washer | 1 |
| Wine Merchant | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 109 people were recorded with the Stanard surname. That placed it at #18,793 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 16 in 2016. That gives Stanard a modern rank of #36,998.
An anglicized variation of the French surname "Estiennard", meaning someone who lived near an inn or tavern.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Stanard 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.