UK surname
A locational surname deriving from a place name in England.
In the 1881 census there were 23 people recorded with the Staney surname, ranking it #30,339 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1, ranked #39,061, down from #30,339 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Edmonton, Trentham and Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Staney is 209 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 95.7%.
1881 census count
23
Ranked #30,339
Modern count
1
2016, ranked #39,061
Peak year
1891
209 bearers
Map years
2
1891 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Staney surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Staney surname density by area, 1911 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 | 91 | #18,187 |
| 1861 | historical | 13 | #32,208 |
| 1881 | historical | 23 | #30,339 |
| 1891 | historical | 209 | #14,459 |
| 1901 | historical | 65 | #26,917 |
| 1911 | historical | 107 | #21,842 |
| 1997 | modern | 5 | #37,891 |
| 1998 | modern | 8 | #37,334 |
| 1999 | modern | 9 | #37,217 |
| 2000 | modern | 5 | #37,823 |
| 2001 | modern | 2 | #38,335 |
| 2002 | modern | 1 | #38,709 |
| 2003 | modern | 2 | #38,424 |
| 2004 | modern | 2 | #38,464 |
| 2005 | modern | 2 | #38,532 |
| 2006 | modern | 3 | #38,334 |
| 2007 | modern | 3 | #38,372 |
| 2008 | modern | 5 | #38,027 |
| 2009 | modern | 2 | #38,725 |
| 2010 | modern | 3 | #38,552 |
| 2011 | modern | 6 | #38,016 |
| 2012 | modern | 3 | #38,530 |
| 2013 | modern | 2 | #38,761 |
| 2014 | modern | 2 | #38,791 |
| 2015 | modern | 1 | #39,021 |
| 2016 | modern | 1 | #39,061 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Edmonton, Trentham, Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard, Hucknall Torkard and Alfreton. 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 | Edmonton | Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts) |
| 2 | Trentham | Staffordshire |
| 3 | Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard | Nottinghamshire |
| 4 | Hucknall Torkard | Nottinghamshire |
| 5 | Alfreton | Derbyshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Staney 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 Staney, 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 Staney surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Staney 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, Staney 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 Staney is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Staney, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Staney is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period, likely in the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to have derived from the Old English words "stæn" meaning stone and "ey" meaning island, suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived on a stony island or near a rocky shoreline.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1379, where a John Staney is mentioned as a landowner. The name also appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk in 1428, with the entry for a William Staney of Bury St. Edmunds.
During the 15th century, the name Staney was particularly prevalent in the counties of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, where variations such as Stayney, Stayneye, and Staneye were also commonly used. This suggests that the name may have originated in this region before spreading to other parts of England.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Staney was Sir John Staney (c. 1520-1569), a member of Parliament and Sheriff of Lincolnshire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another individual of note was Richard Staney (1510-1585), a wealthy merchant and benefactor who funded the construction of a hospital in Coventry.
The 17th century saw the emergence of several prominent Staneys, including William Staney (1625-1701), a respected theologian and author, and Thomas Staney (1638-1713), a renowned mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of navigation.
In the 18th century, the name Staney was widespread across various parts of England, with notable individuals including Robert Staney (1710-1784), a successful banker and philanthropist in London, and Elizabeth Staney (1745-1821), an influential writer and advocate for women's education.
Throughout its history, the surname Staney has been associated with various occupations and social standings, from landowners and merchants to academics and professionals. While the name has evolved in its spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, it remains a distinct and enduring part of English heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Staney 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 7 Staneys recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.40x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey | 7 | 6.40x |
| Staffordshire | 4 | 5.28x |
| Yorkshire | 3 | 1.35x |
| Cheshire | 2 | 4.04x |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0.75x |
| Middlesex | 2 | 0.89x |
| Devon | 1 | 2.14x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 2.17x |
| Suffolk | 1 | 3.66x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Walton On Thames in Surrey leads with 7 Staneys recorded in 1881 and an index of 1400.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Walton On Thames | 7 | 1400.00x |
| Rocester | 4 | 4444.44x |
| Newton In Ashton Under | 2 | 408.16x |
| Wakefield | 2 | 116.96x |
| Westminster St John | 2 | 73.26x |
| Bleasdale | 1 | 3333.33x |
| Hunsworth | 1 | 833.33x |
| Ipswich St Margaret | 1 | 107.53x |
| Portsea | 1 | 11.10x |
| Salford | 1 | 12.77x |
| Tormoham | 1 | 50.51x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Staney 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 Staney 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 Staney households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 4 |
| Bricklayer | 2 |
| Cotton Spinner | 1 |
| Gen Labourer | 1 |
| Independant | 1 |
| Inmate Of Reformatory | 1 |
| Laundress | 1 |
| No Occupation | 1 |
| Servant Domestic | 1 |
| Trimmer In Linoleum Factory (Floor Cloth) | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 23 people were recorded with the Staney surname. That placed it at #30,339 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 1 in 2016. That gives Staney a modern rank of #39,061.
A locational surname deriving from a place name in England.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Staney 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.