UK surname
A German surname meaning someone who stands firm or upholds a principle.
In the 1881 census there were 33 people recorded with the Stander surname, ranking it #28,965 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 86, ranked #32,570, down from #28,965 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Lancaster Borough, Lewisham and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Stander is 135 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 160.6%.
1881 census count
33
Ranked #28,965
Modern count
86
2016, ranked #32,570
Peak year
1891
135 bearers
Map years
1
1891 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Stander surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Stander 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 | 33 | #27,390 |
| 1861 | historical | 79 | #23,702 |
| 1881 | historical | 33 | #28,965 |
| 1891 | historical | 135 | #19,692 |
| 1901 | historical | 42 | #29,487 |
| 1911 | historical | 73 | #25,541 |
| 1997 | modern | 39 | #33,759 |
| 1998 | modern | 43 | #33,557 |
| 1999 | modern | 46 | #33,424 |
| 2000 | modern | 44 | #33,602 |
| 2001 | modern | 42 | #33,658 |
| 2002 | modern | 55 | #32,831 |
| 2003 | modern | 59 | #32,530 |
| 2004 | modern | 84 | #30,244 |
| 2005 | modern | 83 | #30,486 |
| 2006 | modern | 78 | #31,385 |
| 2007 | modern | 80 | #31,527 |
| 2008 | modern | 79 | #31,957 |
| 2009 | modern | 87 | #31,489 |
| 2010 | modern | 92 | #31,366 |
| 2011 | modern | 96 | #30,721 |
| 2012 | modern | 91 | #31,659 |
| 2013 | modern | 94 | #31,656 |
| 2014 | modern | 91 | #32,219 |
| 2015 | modern | 93 | #31,972 |
| 2016 | modern | 86 | #32,570 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Lancaster Borough, Lewisham, London parishes, Lambeth and Brighton. 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 | Lancaster Borough | Lancashire |
| 2 | Lewisham | London (South Districts) |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| 5 | Brighton | Sussex |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Stander 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 Stander, 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 Stander surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Stander 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, Stander 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 Stander is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Stander, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Stander is of Dutch origin, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 15th century in the Netherlands. The name is believed to be derived from the Dutch word "stander," which means "one who stands" or "one who perseveres."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Stander can be found in the Dutch census records of 1492, where a family by the name of Stander is listed as residing in the town of Delft. This suggests that the name may have originated in this region or nearby areas.
In the 17th century, the Stander surname began to appear in various historical documents across the Netherlands and parts of Germany. One notable mention is in the diary of Dutch merchant Jan Stander, born in 1623, who documented his travels and business ventures across Europe.
As the Dutch colonized parts of South Africa in the 17th and 18th centuries, the Stander name was introduced to the region. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in South Africa is that of Pieter Stander, a Dutch settler who arrived in Cape Town in 1688.
In later centuries, the Stander surname spread to other parts of the world, including the United Kingdom and North America, as Dutch and German immigrants settled in these regions. One notable figure with this surname is Piet Stander, a South African professional boxer who held the world bantamweight title from 1918 to 1919.
Other notable individuals with the surname Stander include:
1. Jacobus Stander (1707-1783), a Dutch military officer and governor of the Dutch East Indies. 2. Laurens Stander (1859-1927), a South African politician and member of the Cape Parliament. 3. Katharina Stander (1862-1942), a German-born American educator and advocate for women's rights. 4. Dirk Stander (1903-1978), a South African cricketer who played for the national team in the 1920s and 1930s. 5. Gerrit Stander (1938-2021), a South African writer and academic known for his contributions to Afrikaans literature.
The Stander name has also been associated with various place names, particularly in the Netherlands and South Africa, where towns and villages may have been named after early settlers or landowners bearing this surname.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Stander 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. Surrey leads with 10 Standers recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.38x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey | 10 | 6.38x |
| Lancashire | 9 | 2.36x |
| Kent | 7 | 6.38x |
| Middlesex | 3 | 0.93x |
| Essex | 1 | 1.58x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 1.52x |
| Northamptonshire | 1 | 3.31x |
| Sussex | 1 | 1.84x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Lambeth in Surrey leads with 10 Standers recorded in 1881 and an index of 35.65x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lambeth | 10 | 35.65x |
| Lancaster | 9 | 396.48x |
| Tonbridge | 4 | 101.01x |
| Deptford St Paul | 3 | 35.46x |
| St George Hanover | 2 | 47.62x |
| All Hallows Barking | 1 | 1250.00x |
| Barlavington | 1 | 5000.00x |
| Buriton | 1 | 769.23x |
| Wanstead | 1 | 90.09x |
| Woodnewton | 1 | 2000.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Stander 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 Stander 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 Stander households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 15 |
| Ag Lab | 1 |
| Assistant | 1 |
| Assistant (Hosier) | 1 |
| Bread Baker | 1 |
| Captain (Seaman) | 1 |
| Formerly Laundress | 1 |
| Gardener | 1 |
| Hairdresser | 1 |
| Housekeeper Domestic Serv | 1 |
| Iron Founder | 1 |
| Milliner | 1 |
| Plumber | 1 |
| Retired Miller | 1 |
| Stationer Dealer | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 33 people were recorded with the Stander surname. That placed it at #28,965 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 86 in 2016. That gives Stander a modern rank of #32,570.
A German surname meaning someone who stands firm or upholds a principle.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Stander 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.