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UK surname

Stanwix

A locational surname derived from a place name in northwestern England.

In the 1881 census there were 45 people recorded with the Stanwix surname, ranking it #27,314 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 131, ranked #26,004, up from #27,314 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Richmondshire, County Durham and Allerdale.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Stanwix is 136 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 191.1%.

1881 census count

45

Ranked #27,314

Modern count

131

2016, ranked #26,004

Peak year

2013

136 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Stanwix had 45 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #27,314 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 131 in 2016, ranked #26,004.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 83 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Stanwix surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Stanwix surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Stanwix 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 42 #25,706
1861 historical 45 #28,296
1881 historical 45 #27,314
1891 historical 48 #30,447
1901 historical 68 #26,598
1911 historical 83 #24,531
1997 modern 101 #26,774
1998 modern 112 #25,856
1999 modern 105 #27,035
2000 modern 119 #25,072
2001 modern 115 #25,222
2002 modern 123 #24,735
2003 modern 124 #24,378
2004 modern 125 #24,443
2005 modern 114 #25,837
2006 modern 110 #26,717
2007 modern 115 #26,348
2008 modern 114 #26,796
2009 modern 114 #27,363
2010 modern 128 #26,036
2011 modern 124 #26,367
2012 modern 131 #25,439
2013 modern 136 #25,252
2014 modern 134 #25,711
2015 modern 133 #25,729
2016 modern 131 #26,004

Geography

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Where Stanwix' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Richmondshire, County Durham, Allerdale, Northumberland and Eden. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Richmondshire 001 Richmondshire
2 County Durham 064 County Durham
3 Allerdale 001 Allerdale
4 Northumberland 003 Northumberland
5 Eden 007 Eden

Forenames

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First names often paired with Stanwix

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Stanwix

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Stanwix, 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 Stanwix surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Stanwix 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

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

City Support Workers

Within London, Stanwix is most associated with areas classed as City Support Workers, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. 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

Scattered throughout Inner London, these areas house relatively few workers in the most senior roles within organisations, and greater prevalence of administrative roles relative to the Supergroup mean. Residents are less likely to be of Chinese ethnicity and are more likely to have been born in Africa. Relative to the Supergroup average, residents are also more likely to live in social housing and live in overcrowded conditions.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Stanwix 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

Stanwix 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.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Stanwix 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Stanwix

The surname Stanwix has its origins in the county of Northumberland, England, dating back to the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is derived from the Old English words "stan" meaning stone and "wic" meaning a dwelling or village, referring to a settlement built with stone.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Stanwedge" and "Stanwegge". This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by the late 11th century.

The name is closely associated with the town of Stanwix, located near the historic city of Carlisle in Cumbria, England. It is believed that the Stanwix family may have been among the first settlers in this area and played a role in the construction of the town's stone buildings and fortifications.

In the 13th century, a prominent member of the Stanwix family was Sir Adam de Stanwix, who served as the Sheriff of Cumberland in 1263. Another notable figure was Sir John de Stanwix, who was knighted by King Edward III in the 14th century for his military service.

During the Wars of the Roses in the 15th century, the Stanwix family supported the House of Lancaster. Sir Richard Stanwix, born in 1420, was a loyal supporter of King Henry VI and fought in several battles against the Yorkists.

In the 16th century, the Stanwix family gained further prominence with Sir Edward Stanwix, who was born in 1505 and served as the High Sheriff of Northumberland. He was also a member of the English Parliament and played a significant role in the political affairs of the region.

Other notable individuals with the surname Stanwix include General John Stanwix, born in 1690, who was a British Army officer and served as the Governor of Carlisle. He is particularly remembered for his role in the French and Indian War in North America.

Throughout its history, the Stanwix surname has undergone various spellings, including Stanwedge, Stanwegge, Stanwix, Stanwick, and Stanwix. Despite these variations, the name has retained its strong connection to the county of Northumberland and the town of Stanwix, serving as a testament to the rich historical heritage of this region.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Stanwix families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Stanwix 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 19 Stanwix' recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.37x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 19 4.37x
Durham 11 8.43x
Cumberland 5 13.23x
Lanarkshire 5 3.52x
Northumberland 5 7.66x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Wakefield in Yorkshire leads with 10 Stanwix' recorded in 1881 and an index of 299.40x.

Place Total Index
Wakefield 10 299.40x
Stanley Cum Wrenthorpe 6 297.03x
Glasgow 5 19.84x
Redworth 5 6250.00x
Irthington 4 4444.44x
Byker 3 92.88x
Raby Keverstone 3 7500.00x
Elswick 2 38.39x
Staindrop 2 1000.00x
Gainford 1 769.23x
Headingley Cum Burley 1 35.71x
Holbeck 1 34.72x
Northowram 1 32.79x
St Cuthbert W O 1 54.35x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Thomas 5
John 3
William 3
James 2
Allen 1
Arthur 1
Harry 1
Henry 1
Neville 1
Peter 1
Robert 1
Walter 1

Top occupations

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 Stanwix households.

FAQ

Stanwix surname: questions and answers

How common was the Stanwix surname in 1881?

In 1881, 45 people were recorded with the Stanwix surname. That placed it at #27,314 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Stanwix surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 131 in 2016. That gives Stanwix a modern rank of #26,004.

What does the Stanwix surname mean?

A locational surname derived from a place name in northwestern England.

What does the Stanwix map show?

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