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UK surname

Standeven

A locational surname referring to someone who lived near a high or prominent hill.

In the 1881 census there were 268 people recorded with the Standeven surname, ranking it #10,542 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 246, ranked #16,993, down from #10,542 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Halifax, London parishes and Prestwich. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Stoke-on-Trent, Barnsley and Calderdale.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Standeven is 316 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 8.2%.

1881 census count

268

Ranked #10,542

Modern count

246

2016, ranked #16,993

Peak year

1911

316 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Standeven had 268 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #10,542 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 246 in 2016, ranked #16,993.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 316 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Standeven surname distribution map

The map shows where the Standeven surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Standeven surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Standeven over time

The 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 147 #13,084
1861 historical 138 #16,365
1881 historical 268 #10,542
1891 historical 293 #11,319
1901 historical 311 #11,363
1911 historical 316 #11,031
1997 modern 222 #16,508
1998 modern 240 #16,117
1999 modern 248 #15,884
2000 modern 241 #16,146
2001 modern 244 #15,753
2002 modern 247 #15,941
2003 modern 255 #15,416
2004 modern 275 #14,717
2005 modern 270 #14,822
2006 modern 264 #15,170
2007 modern 266 #15,261
2008 modern 279 #14,860
2009 modern 267 #15,661
2010 modern 281 #15,441
2011 modern 276 #15,471
2012 modern 259 #16,126
2013 modern 252 #16,689
2014 modern 250 #16,905
2015 modern 246 #16,994
2016 modern 246 #16,993

Geography

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Where Standevens are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Halifax, London parishes, Prestwich, Ashton-under-Lyne and Leeds. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Stoke-on-Trent, Barnsley and Calderdale. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Halifax Yorkshire, West Riding
2 London parishes London 2
3 Prestwich Lancashire
4 Ashton-under-Lyne Lancashire
5 Leeds Yorkshire, West Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Stoke-on-Trent 010 Stoke-on-Trent
2 Stoke-on-Trent 013 Stoke-on-Trent
3 Barnsley 001 Barnsley
4 Stoke-on-Trent 004 Stoke-on-Trent
5 Calderdale 020 Calderdale

Forenames

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First names often paired with Standeven

These lists show first names that appear often with the Standeven surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Standeven

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Standeven, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living

Nationally, the Standeven surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Standeven household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Families with resident dependent children (but not students) are common. Established family groups and White ethnicity predominate, as do individuals born in the UK. They are more likely than the Supergroup average to have been resident in their terraced, semi-detached, or detached houses for more than one year. Levels of multiple car ownership are high. Properties are owned and typically have surplus living space. Associate professionals and administrative occupations are prevalent, and parents are likely to be in middle age or approaching retirement. Educational attainment is above the Supergroup average. Scattered developments and concentrations are found in many small towns.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Standeven is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Standeven is most concentrated in decile 5 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Standeven falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Standeven is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Standeven, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Standeven

The surname Standeven originated in England during the late medieval period, specifically in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire. It is derived from the Old English words 'stān' meaning stone and 'ēven' meaning plain or flat area, suggesting a connection to a geographic location characterized by a stony, flat expanse.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, a set of financial records from the late 12th century, where a landowner named Robert de Standefen is mentioned. This suggests that the name may have originally been a locational surname, indicating an individual's place of origin or residence.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various legal documents and records from northern England, with different spellings such as Standeven, Standevan, and Standifen. These variations likely reflect regional dialects and the evolving nature of the English language during that time.

One notable figure bearing the Standeven name was John Standeven, a merchant and alderman who lived in York during the late 15th century. He is recorded as having served as the Lord Mayor of York in 1487.

Another individual of note was William Standeven, a prominent landowner and yeoman from Lancashire in the early 16th century. Historical records indicate that he was involved in local governance and held significant influence in his community.

In the 17th century, the Standeven family established themselves in the Yorkshire village of Silsden, where they were influential landowners and prominent members of the local gentry. One member, Thomas Standeven (1625-1702), was a successful wool merchant and served as a Justice of the Peace.

Moving into the 18th century, the Reverend John Standeven (1714-1784) was a respected Anglican clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Brinton in Norfolk. His writings on theology and moral philosophy gained recognition during his lifetime.

Throughout the 19th century, several individuals with the Standeven surname made notable contributions in various fields. For instance, Richard Standeven (1822-1901) was a prominent engineer and inventor who patented several innovations related to textile machinery.

While the Standeven name is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich history rooted in the counties of northern England, with connections to landowners, merchants, clergy, and innovators throughout the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Standeven families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Standeven surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Yorkshire leads with 210 Standevens recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.11x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 210 8.11x
Lancashire 35 1.13x
Cheshire 13 2.25x
Surrey 5 0.39x
Staffordshire 4 0.45x
Dorset 1 0.58x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Sowerby In Halifax in Yorkshire leads with 76 Standevens recorded in 1881 and an index of 897.28x.

Place Total Index
Sowerby In Halifax 76 897.28x
Halifax 49 128.85x
Oldham 12 11.99x
Elland Cum Greetland 9 77.12x
Norland 9 505.62x
Northowram 9 49.56x
Barton Upon Irwell 7 29.98x
Skircoat 7 68.49x
Bradford 6 9.57x
Chapel Allerton 6 154.64x
Southowram 6 75.85x
Bowling 5 19.49x
Odd Rode 5 174.83x
Ashton Under Lyne 4 5.90x
Dukinfield 4 15.00x
Holbeck 4 23.31x
Hunslet 4 9.90x
Keighley 4 14.49x
Lambeth 4 1.75x
Soyland 4 128.62x
Stayley 4 60.61x
Stoke Upon Trent 4 4.27x
Bramley In Bramley 3 30.24x
Spotland 3 8.70x
Wuerdle Wardle 3 31.85x
Wyke In Bradford 3 64.79x
Castleton 2 6.46x
Farnworth 2 10.76x
Manningham 2 6.27x
Newchurch 2 7.88x
Wortley In Bramley 2 9.75x
Leeds 1 0.68x
Portland 1 10.83x
Seacroft 1 81.30x
Southwark St George Martyr 1 1.90x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Standeven surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 20
Sarah 16
Hannah 14
Ellen 9
Elizabeth 8
Martha 7
Alice 6
Annie 5
Emma 5
Jane 5
Ann 4
Ada 3
Eliza 3
Grace 3
Harriet 2
Lilly 2
Ruth 2
Achrah 1
Agnes 1
Caroline 1
Charlotte 1
Clara 1
Edith 1
Emily 1
Harriett 1
Hilda 1
Keziah 1
Leah 1
Louisa 1
Lucy 1
Margaret 1
Maria 1
Matilda 1
Mercy 1
Phoebe 1
Rachel 1
Rhoda 1
Susannah 1
Susey 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Standeven surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 26
James 13
William 11
Thomas 10
Fred 6
George 5
Joseph 5
Henry 3
Herbert 3
Titus 3
Wright 3
Charles 2
David 2
Frank 2
Greenwood 2
Jacob 2
Percy 2
Samuel 2
Walter 2
Albert 1
Alfred 1
Arnold 1
Arthur 1
Bolton 1
Christopher 1
Crossley 1
Crowther 1
Daniel 1
Edwin 1
Fielden 1
Geo. 1
Hiram 1
Isaac 1
Jim 1
Jno.R. 1
Johnson 1
Jonas 1
Jonathan 1
Joshua 1
Leonard 1
Lewis 1
Marshall 1
Paul 1
Robert 1
Saml. 1
Shaw 1
Simeon 1

FAQ

Standeven surname: questions and answers

How common was the Standeven surname in 1881?

In 1881, 268 people were recorded with the Standeven surname. That placed it at #10,542 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Standeven surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 246 in 2016. That gives Standeven a modern rank of #16,993.

What does the Standeven surname mean?

A locational surname referring to someone who lived near a high or prominent hill.

What does the Standeven map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Standeven bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.