UK surname
An occupational surname derived from the word "stanner", meaning a quarryman or stonecutter.
In the 1881 census there were 132 people recorded with the Stanner surname, ranking it #16,744 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 95, ranked #31,782, down from #16,744 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Kensworth, Leek and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Stanner is 226 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 28.0%.
1881 census count
132
Ranked #16,744
Modern count
95
2016, ranked #31,782
Peak year
1891
226 bearers
Map years
6
1851 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Stanner surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Stanner surname density by area, 1881 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 | 138 | #13,745 |
| 1861 | historical | 179 | #13,127 |
| 1881 | historical | 132 | #16,744 |
| 1891 | historical | 226 | #13,668 |
| 1901 | historical | 168 | #16,886 |
| 1911 | historical | 188 | #15,550 |
| 1997 | modern | 81 | #29,436 |
| 1998 | modern | 90 | #28,920 |
| 1999 | modern | 93 | #28,711 |
| 2000 | modern | 89 | #29,173 |
| 2001 | modern | 89 | #28,932 |
| 2002 | modern | 77 | #30,709 |
| 2003 | modern | 81 | #30,311 |
| 2004 | modern | 82 | #30,468 |
| 2005 | modern | 85 | #30,219 |
| 2006 | modern | 83 | #30,808 |
| 2007 | modern | 84 | #31,067 |
| 2008 | modern | 83 | #31,483 |
| 2009 | modern | 88 | #31,352 |
| 2010 | modern | 87 | #31,990 |
| 2011 | modern | 86 | #32,006 |
| 2012 | modern | 85 | #32,395 |
| 2013 | modern | 87 | #32,472 |
| 2014 | modern | 86 | #32,663 |
| 2015 | modern | 88 | #32,421 |
| 2016 | modern | 95 | #31,782 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Kensworth, Leek, London parishes, Kettering and St Lawrence in Thanet. 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 | Kensworth | Bedfordshire |
| 2 | Leek | Staffordshire |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | Kettering | Northamptonshire |
| 5 | St Lawrence in Thanet | Kent |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Stanner 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 Stanner, 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 Stanner surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Stanner 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, Stanner 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 Stanner is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Stanner, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Stanner is believed to have originated in Germany, specifically in the region of Bavaria. It is a locational surname, derived from the German place name "Stannen," which means "stony" or "rocky place." This suggests that the name was likely given to those who lived near or came from a rocky or stony area.
The earliest known record of the name Stanner dates back to the 14th century, where it appears in various medieval documents and records from Bavaria. One notable mention is found in the "Bürgerbuch der Stadt Nürnberg" (Citizen Book of the City of Nuremberg) from the year 1392, which lists a certain "Hans Stanner" as a resident of the city.
In the 15th century, the name Stanner can be found in several historical documents, including the "Steuerbücher der Stadt München" (Tax Records of the City of Munich) from 1458, where a "Peter Stanner" is listed as a taxpayer. Additionally, the name appears in the "Stadtbücher von Augsburg" (City Books of Augsburg) from 1473, suggesting that the family had spread to other parts of Bavaria by that time.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Stanner was Hans Stanner (c. 1420 - 1492), a prominent merchant and guild member in the city of Nuremberg. Another notable figure was Johann Stanner (1532 - 1603), a Lutheran theologian and professor at the University of Wittenberg, who was born in the town of Amberg in Bavaria.
In the 17th century, the name Stanner is mentioned in the records of the "Kirchenbücher von Passau" (Church Books of Passau), where a certain "Georg Stanner" is listed as a church member in 1642. This suggests that the family had also established roots in the region of Lower Bavaria.
Another notable individual with the surname Stanner was Johann Michael Stanner (1670 - 1744), a German Baroque composer and organist who was born in the town of Schwandorf, Bavaria. He is known for his compositions for the organ and other sacred works.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the name Stanner continued to be found in various records and documents throughout Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Franconia. Some examples of individuals with this surname during this period include Johann Georg Stanner (1765 - 1832), a Lutheran pastor from the town of Bayreuth, and Friedrich Stanner (1808 - 1876), a writer and educator from the city of Nuremberg.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Stanner 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. Kent leads with 28 Stanners recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.42x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Kent | 28 | 6.42x |
| Lancashire | 22 | 1.45x |
| Cheshire | 15 | 5.32x |
| Surrey | 14 | 2.25x |
| Middlesex | 12 | 0.94x |
| Staffordshire | 12 | 2.78x |
| Norfolk | 9 | 4.58x |
| Northumberland | 7 | 3.68x |
| Hertfordshire | 5 | 5.68x |
| Gloucestershire | 3 | 1.20x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 0.38x |
| Midlothian | 1 | 0.58x |
| Northamptonshire | 1 | 0.83x |
| Somerset | 1 | 0.49x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Ramsgate in Kent leads with 18 Stanners recorded in 1881 and an index of 252.81x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate | 18 | 252.81x |
| Leek Lowe | 12 | 209.06x |
| Longham | 9 | 6428.57x |
| Great Bolton | 8 | 39.84x |
| Monkton | 8 | 5000.00x |
| Toxteth Park | 8 | 15.58x |
| Clerkenwell London | 7 | 23.21x |
| Lambeth | 7 | 6.28x |
| Southwark St Saviour | 7 | 106.54x |
| Tynemouth | 7 | 68.76x |
| Stockport | 5 | 34.44x |
| Kensworth | 4 | 1379.31x |
| Sale | 4 | 115.61x |
| Aston By Budworth | 3 | 1500.00x |
| Gloucester Barton St Mary | 3 | 65.36x |
| West Derby | 3 | 6.76x |
| Liverpool | 2 | 2.17x |
| Runcorn | 2 | 30.77x |
| St Pancras London | 2 | 1.94x |
| Whitechapel London | 2 | 15.87x |
| Bedminster | 1 | 5.17x |
| Chipping Barnet | 1 | 64.94x |
| Chorlton On Medlock | 1 | 4.15x |
| Edinburgh St Cuthberts | 1 | 1.45x |
| Lower Withington | 1 | 1428.57x |
| Northampton St Sepulchre | 1 | 16.37x |
| Ryde | 1 | 17.76x |
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 29.07x |
| St Lawrence | 1 | 33.33x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 1.47x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Stanner 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 Stanner 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 Stanner households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 26 |
| Charwoman | 3 |
| Ag Lab | 2 |
| Brickmaker | 2 |
| Cartman | 2 |
| Cotton Reeler | 2 |
| Fishermans Wife | 2 |
| Master | 2 |
| Schollar | 2 |
| Warehouseman | 2 |
| Agent For Books & Pictures | 1 |
| Billiard Marker | 1 |
| Boot Maker | 1 |
| Brass Finisher | 1 |
| Bricklayer | 1 |
| Carpenter | 1 |
| Cast Iron Dresser | 1 |
| Chelsea Pensioner | 1 |
| Chemical Labourer | 1 |
| Cotton Weaver | 1 |
| Errand Boy | 1 |
| Erthenware Shopman | 1 |
| Farm Labourer | 1 |
| Farm Serv (Indoor) | 1 |
| Farmer 10 Acres | 1 |
| General Servant | 1 |
| Hair Net Maker | 1 |
| Labourer In Iron Works | 1 |
| Labrourer | 1 |
| Laundry Assistant | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Nurse | 1 |
| Nursemaid (Dom) | 1 |
| Nursemaid Domc Serv | 1 |
| Porter | 1 |
| Sewing Machinist | 1 |
| Sewing Silk Winder | 1 |
| Silk Dresser | 1 |
| Silk Picker | 1 |
| Silk Winder | 1 |
| Sorter In Post Office C S Mess | 1 |
| Straw Bonnet Sewer | 1 |
| Tailor | 1 |
| Tin Smith | 1 |
| Watchman | 1 |
| Waterman | 1 |
| Waterside Lab (Du...) | 1 |
| Wife | 1 |
| Winder In Cotton Mill | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 132 people were recorded with the Stanner surname. That placed it at #16,744 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 95 in 2016. That gives Stanner a modern rank of #31,782.
An occupational surname derived from the word "stanner", meaning a quarryman or stonecutter.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Stanner 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.