UK surname
A surname indicating someone who lived near a particular stone or landmark.
In the 1881 census there were 12 people recorded with the Stand surname, ranking it #31,914 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 20, ranked #36,679, down from #31,914 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Lambourn, Hatfield, Fishlake, Thorne, Crowle (Eastoft) and St Pancras. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Stand is 111 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 66.7%.
1881 census count
12
Ranked #31,914
Modern count
20
2016, ranked #36,679
Peak year
1861
111 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Stand surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Stand 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 | 14 | #30,790 |
| 1861 | historical | 111 | #19,429 |
| 1881 | historical | 12 | #31,914 |
| 1891 | historical | 65 | #28,660 |
| 1901 | historical | 6 | #33,591 |
| 1911 | historical | 13 | #32,172 |
| 1997 | modern | 15 | #36,409 |
| 1998 | modern | 14 | #36,565 |
| 1999 | modern | 12 | #36,806 |
| 2000 | modern | 11 | #36,879 |
| 2001 | modern | 11 | #36,727 |
| 2002 | modern | 8 | #37,206 |
| 2003 | modern | 6 | #37,586 |
| 2004 | modern | 7 | #37,496 |
| 2005 | modern | 8 | #37,422 |
| 2006 | modern | 8 | #37,481 |
| 2007 | modern | 8 | #37,572 |
| 2008 | modern | 8 | #37,597 |
| 2009 | modern | 11 | #37,336 |
| 2010 | modern | 9 | #37,654 |
| 2011 | modern | 13 | #37,191 |
| 2012 | modern | 15 | #36,982 |
| 2013 | modern | 17 | #36,857 |
| 2014 | modern | 17 | #36,888 |
| 2015 | modern | 17 | #36,887 |
| 2016 | modern | 20 | #36,679 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Lambourn, Hatfield, Fishlake, Thorne, Crowle (Eastoft), St Pancras, Manchester and Lambeth. 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 | Lambourn | Berkshire |
| 2 | Hatfield, Fishlake, Thorne, Crowle (Eastoft) | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 3 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 4 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 5 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Stand 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 Stand, 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 Stand surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Stand 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, Stand 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 Stand is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Stand, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Stand originates from England, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "standan," which means "to stand." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who stood guard or held a particular position or office.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Stand can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire from 1273, which mentions a William Stand. The name also appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, listing a John Stand.
Stand is a topographic surname, meaning it was likely derived from a geographical feature or location. It may have originated from a place name containing the word "stand," such as Standish in Lancashire or Standlake in Oxfordshire. Some early spellings of the name include Stonde, Stond, and Staund.
In the 14th century, the Paston Letters, a collection of correspondence from the Paston family in Norfolk, mention a John Stand. This provides evidence of the name's usage during that time period.
Notable individuals with the surname Stand throughout history include:
1. William Stand (c. 1300 - unknown), mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327. 2. John Stand (c. 1350 - unknown), referenced in the Paston Letters in the 14th century. 3. Richard Stand (c. 1450 - unknown), recorded in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1476. 4. Elizabeth Stand (c. 1520 - unknown), listed in the Muster Rolls of Nottinghamshire in 1543. 5. Thomas Stand (c. 1600 - unknown), mentioned in the Parish Registers of St. Mary's Church in Warwickshire in 1621.
While the surname Stand is not particularly common, it has been documented across various historical records in England, providing insight into its origins and the lives of those who bore this name throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Stand 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 2 Stands recorded in 1881 and an index of 1.57x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 2 | 1.57x |
| Middlesex | 2 | 1.87x |
| Surrey | 2 | 3.83x |
| Yorkshire | 2 | 1.88x |
| Channel Islands | 1 | 31.45x |
| Kent | 1 | 2.73x |
| Somerset | 1 | 5.79x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Barmbrough in Yorkshire leads with 2 Stands recorded in 1881 and an index of 5000.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Barmbrough | 2 | 5000.00x |
| Lambeth | 2 | 21.39x |
| Gorton | 1 | 83.33x |
| Kensington London | 1 | 16.78x |
| Lancaster | 1 | 131.58x |
| Lewisham | 1 | 51.28x |
| Long Ashton | 1 | 1111.11x |
| St Peter Port | 1 | 169.49x |
| Willesden | 1 | 99.01x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Stand 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 Stand 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 Stand households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Bricklayers Mechanic | 1 |
| Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Housekeeper | 1 |
| Joiner | 1 |
| Labourer | 1 |
| Master Gardener | 1 |
| Master Gardener Wife | 1 |
| Retired Captn | 1 |
| Soldier Infantry | 1 |
| Tailor | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 12 people were recorded with the Stand surname. That placed it at #31,914 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 20 in 2016. That gives Stand a modern rank of #36,679.
A surname indicating someone who lived near a particular stone or landmark.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Stand 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.