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UK surname

Stanesby

In the 1881 census there were 74 people recorded with the Stanesby surname, ranking it #23,062 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 138, ranked #25,127, down from #23,062 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to St Alkmund, Burton-on-Trent and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include South Hams, Sutton and Central Bedfordshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Stanesby is 155 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 86.5%.

1881 census count

74

Ranked #23,062

Modern count

138

2016, ranked #25,127

Peak year

2011

155 bearers

Map years

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1911 to 2016

Key insights

  • Stanesby had 74 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #23,062 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 138 in 2016, ranked #25,127.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 106 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Stanesby surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Stanesby surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Stanesby 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 36 #26,838
1861 historical 59 #26,466
1881 historical 74 #23,062
1891 historical 79 #26,897
1901 historical 96 #23,342
1911 historical 106 #21,948
1997 modern 134 #22,608
1998 modern 140 #22,615
1999 modern 142 #22,607
2000 modern 142 #22,544
2001 modern 139 #22,541
2002 modern 134 #23,492
2003 modern 128 #23,890
2004 modern 129 #24,019
2005 modern 125 #24,398
2006 modern 133 #23,711
2007 modern 138 #23,478
2008 modern 134 #24,249
2009 modern 135 #24,594
2010 modern 147 #23,809
2011 modern 155 #22,790
2012 modern 135 #24,952
2013 modern 135 #25,395
2014 modern 141 #24,855
2015 modern 143 #24,481
2016 modern 138 #25,127

Geography

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Where Stanesbys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around St Alkmund, Burton-on-Trent, London parishes and Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to South Hams, Sutton, Central Bedfordshire, East Staffordshire and Wolverhampton. 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 St Alkmund Derbyshire
2 Burton-on-Trent Staffordshire
3 London parishes London 1
4 Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard Nottinghamshire
5 London parishes London 3

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 South Hams 008 South Hams
2 Sutton 020 Sutton
3 Central Bedfordshire 032 Central Bedfordshire
4 East Staffordshire 010 East Staffordshire
5 Wolverhampton 014 Wolverhampton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Stanesby

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Stanesby

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

Rural Amenity

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

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Stanesby is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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

These neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Stanesby is most concentrated in decile 6 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

Stanesby falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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 Stanesby is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 Stanesby, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

1881 census detail

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Stanesby families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Stanesby 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. Surrey leads with 25 Stanesbys recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.11x.

County Total Index
Surrey 25 7.11x
Middlesex 15 2.08x
Derbyshire 10 8.85x
Lancashire 9 1.05x
Staffordshire 6 2.46x
Yorkshire 5 0.70x
Nottinghamshire 2 2.06x
Kent 1 0.41x
Sussex 1 0.82x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Battersea in Surrey leads with 14 Stanesbys recorded in 1881 and an index of 52.73x.

Place Total Index
Battersea 14 52.73x
Accrington 9 115.68x
Islington London 7 10.01x
Burton Extra 6 428.57x
Camberwell 5 10.85x
Chelsea London 5 23.00x
Wath On Dearne 5 349.65x
Derby St Michael 4 1666.67x
Southwark Christchurch 3 88.76x
Clapham 2 22.17x
Derby St Alkmund 2 59.00x
Eastwood 2 229.89x
Belper 1 45.66x
Brailsford 1 625.00x
Deal 1 47.62x
Derby All Sts 1 106.38x
Derby St Werburgh 1 15.34x
Hastings Holy Trinity 1 111.11x
Lambeth 1 1.59x
Limehouse London 1 12.63x
Tottenham 1 8.70x
Westminster St 1 37.59x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 5
Frank 3
Thomas 3
Alexander 2
Albert 1
Alfred 1
Burgess 1
Cecil 1
Claud 1
Edwin 1
Francis 1
George 1
Gilbert 1
Henry 1
Herbert 1
Howard 1
James 1
John 1
Joshua 1
Martin 1
Samuel 1
Sydney 1
Walter 1

FAQ

Stanesby surname: questions and answers

How common was the Stanesby surname in 1881?

In 1881, 74 people were recorded with the Stanesby surname. That placed it at #23,062 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Stanesby surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 138 in 2016. That gives Stanesby a modern rank of #25,127.

What does the Stanesby map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Stanesby 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.