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UK surname

Stonelake

A surname suggesting someone living near a stony lake or body of water.

In the 1881 census there were 94 people recorded with the Stonelake surname, ranking it #20,467 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 186, ranked #20,575, down from #20,467 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff and Gelligaer. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Rhondda Cynon Taf, Caerphilly and Sandwell.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Stonelake is 205 in 1998. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 97.9%.

1881 census count

94

Ranked #20,467

Modern count

186

2016, ranked #20,575

Peak year

1998

205 bearers

Map years

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1891 to 2016

Key insights

  • Stonelake had 94 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #20,467 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 186 in 2016, ranked #20,575.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 150 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Stonelake surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Stonelake surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Stonelake 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 48 #24,615
1861 historical 53 #27,253
1881 historical 94 #20,467
1891 historical 112 #22,291
1901 historical 123 #20,248
1911 historical 150 #17,866
1997 modern 195 #17,912
1998 modern 205 #17,850
1999 modern 189 #18,862
2000 modern 192 #18,683
2001 modern 177 #19,357
2002 modern 182 #19,411
2003 modern 178 #19,489
2004 modern 173 #19,937
2005 modern 165 #20,468
2006 modern 163 #20,789
2007 modern 168 #20,634
2008 modern 174 #20,385
2009 modern 181 #20,277
2010 modern 183 #20,586
2011 modern 176 #20,957
2012 modern 179 #20,679
2013 modern 200 #19,524
2014 modern 197 #19,903
2015 modern 189 #20,345
2016 modern 186 #20,575

Geography

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Where Stonelakes are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Gelligaer, Tormoham with Torquay and St Pancras. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Rhondda Cynon Taf, Caerphilly and Sandwell. 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 Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos) Glamorganshire
2 Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff Gloucestershire
3 Gelligaer Glamorganshire
4 Tormoham with Torquay Devon
5 St Pancras London (North Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Rhondda Cynon Taf 003 Rhondda Cynon Taf
2 Rhondda Cynon Taf 005 Rhondda Cynon Taf
3 Caerphilly 008 Caerphilly
4 Caerphilly 004 Caerphilly
5 Sandwell 035 Sandwell

Forenames

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First names often paired with Stonelake

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Stonelake

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Stonelake, 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 Stonelake surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Stonelake 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

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Stonelake is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Stonelake is most concentrated in decile 2 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy end of the index.

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

Stonelake falls in decile 3 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 Stonelake is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 25-30 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 Stonelake, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Stonelake

The surname "STONELAKE" is of English origin, and it can be traced back to the medieval period, specifically the 13th century. The name is believed to have originated from a topographical feature, referring to a lake or body of water surrounded by stones or rocky terrain.

During the Middle Ages, many surnames emerged as a way to distinguish individuals within a community, and they often derived from physical characteristics, occupations, or geographical locations. In the case of "STONELAKE," it likely referred to a person who lived near or owned land surrounding such a natural feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire, dated 1242, where it appears as "de Stanlake." This spelling variation suggests that the name may have initially been associated with a specific place name, possibly a town or village named "Stanlake" or something similar.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various historical records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where it is spelled "Stonlake." This spelling variation further solidifies the connection to the topographical feature of a stone lake or rocky body of water.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname "STONELAKE." One such person was Sir William Stonelake (1540-1611), an English landowner and member of Parliament for Oxfordshire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another notable figure was Robert Stonelake (1678-1745), a prominent English merchant and banker who founded the Stonelake Banking Company in London. His son, also named Robert Stonelake (1712-1783), followed in his footsteps and became a successful banker and philanthropist.

In the 19th century, James Stonelake (1825-1897) made a name for himself as a renowned architect, known for designing several notable buildings in London, including the prestigious Stonelake Manor.

Additionally, the name "STONELAKE" has been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Stonelake Village in Oxfordshire and Stonelake Park in Hampshire, further reinforcing the topographical origins of the surname.

While the surname "STONELAKE" is not among the most common surnames in England, it has a rich historical background, reflecting the country's diverse landscape and the naming traditions of its past inhabitants.

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1881 census detail

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Stonelake families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Stonelake 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. Devon leads with 48 Stonelakes recorded in 1881 and an index of 21.89x.

County Total Index
Devon 48 21.89x
Glamorgan 17 9.27x
Middlesex 15 1.42x
Channel Islands 14 44.84x
Gloucestershire 5 2.42x
Essex 4 1.92x
Cornwall 3 2.52x
Hampshire 1 0.46x
Oxfordshire 1 1.54x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Tormoham in Devon leads with 20 Stonelakes recorded in 1881 and an index of 215.52x.

Place Total Index
Tormoham 20 215.52x
St Pancras London 9 10.61x
Stoke Damerel 8 52.12x
Christow 7 3333.33x
Gelligaer 6 143.20x
Llantrisant 6 129.87x
St Sampson 6 425.53x
Aberdare 5 39.71x
St Peter Port 5 86.66x
Westbury On Trym 5 71.43x
Plymouth St Andrew 4 23.68x
West Ham 4 8.71x
Dartington 3 1304.35x
Exeter St George The 3 1250.00x
Islington London 3 2.94x
St Clement 3 241.94x
Hornsey 2 15.02x
Plymouth Charles The 2 20.70x
St Helier 2 19.69x
Ashton 1 1428.57x
Charlbury 1 136.99x
Portsea 1 2.36x
St Michaelinthe Vale 1 90.09x
St Vedast Foster Lane 1 1428.57x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 10
Elizabeth 5
Eliza 3
Louisa 3
Susan 3
Ann 2
Annie 2
Emily 2
Emma 2
Esther 2
Georgina 2
Hannah 2
Ada 1
Alice 1
Caroline 1
Charlotte 1
E.C. 1
Elen 1
F.M. 1
Florence 1
Jane 1
Jessy 1
Leah 1
Rhoda 1
Rosina 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 9
William 8
Henry 6
Samuel 4
Albert 3
George 3
Alfred 2
Ernest 2
Francis 2
James 2
Arthur 1
Cecil 1
Ebenezer 1
Edmund 1
Edward 1
Hezekiah 1
Martin 1
Ralph 1
Reginald 1
Richard 1
Robert 1
Thomas 1
Thos.F. 1
Thos.W. 1
Walter 1

FAQ

Stonelake surname: questions and answers

How common was the Stonelake surname in 1881?

In 1881, 94 people were recorded with the Stonelake surname. That placed it at #20,467 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Stonelake surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 186 in 2016. That gives Stonelake a modern rank of #20,575.

What does the Stonelake surname mean?

A surname suggesting someone living near a stony lake or body of water.

What does the Stonelake map show?

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