UK surname

Stotesbury

A locational surname derived from a place name in England.

In the 1881 census there were 41 people recorded with the Stotesbury surname, ranking it #27,870 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 85, ranked #32,637, down from #27,870 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Greenwich, Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff and Newchurch. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Isle of Wight, Hammersmith and Fulham and Fareham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Stotesbury is 103 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 107.3%.

1881 census count

Ranked #27,870

Modern count

2016, ranked #32,637

Peak year

1911

103 bearers

Map years

1911 to 1998

Key insights

• Stotesbury had 41 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #27,870 surname in that year.
• The latest modern count shown here is 85 in 2016, ranked #32,637.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 103 in 1911.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Map

Stotesbury surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Stotesbury surname density by area, 1998 modern.

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Timeline

Stotesbury 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	17	#30,267
1861	historical	21	#31,242
1881	historical	41	#27,870
1891	historical	65	#28,660
1901	historical	88	#24,270
1911	historical	103	#22,328
1997	modern	100	#26,901
1998	modern	101	#27,479
1999	modern	102	#27,468
2000	modern	99	#27,845
2001	modern	100	#27,402
2002	modern	100	#27,944
2003	modern	99	#27,871
2004	modern	87	#29,897
2005	modern	84	#30,359
2006	modern	86	#30,425
2007	modern	80	#31,527
2008	modern	81	#31,713
2009	modern	87	#31,489
2010	modern	86	#32,081
2011	modern	89	#31,659
2012	modern	87	#32,180
2013	modern	91	#32,020
2014	modern	87	#32,585
2015	modern	86	#32,604
2016	modern	85	#32,637

Geography

Where Stotesburys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Greenwich, Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Newchurch, London parishes and Lambeth. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Isle of Wight, Hammersmith and Fulham and Fareham. 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	Greenwich	London (South Districts)
2	Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff	Gloucestershire
3	Newchurch	Hampshire
4	London parishes	London 3
5	Lambeth	London (South Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank	Area	District
1	Isle of Wight 009	Isle of Wight
2	Isle of Wight 018	Isle of Wight
3	Isle of Wight 017	Isle of Wight
4	Hammersmith and Fulham 018	Hammersmith and Fulham
5	Fareham 012	Fareham

Forenames

First names often paired with Stotesbury

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

Historical female names

Annie Mary Eleanor Grace Ada Edith Elizabeth Maria Ellen Fanny

Historical male names

Robert William John Charles George Joseph Samuel Walter Ernest Richard

Recent female names

Margaret Tracey Ann Elizabeth Sarah Lucy Christine Katrina Rebecca Nicola

Recent male names

Peter Christopher Jason Gregory Andrew Frederick Stephen Neil Derrick John

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Stotesbury

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

Ageing Communities

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

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

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, Stotesbury 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

Stotesbury is most concentrated in decile 3 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Stotesbury falls in decile 5 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Stotesbury 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 Stotesbury, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

Meaning and origin of Stotesbury

The surname Stotesbury is of English origin, originating in the county of Yorkshire during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "stod" meaning "stud farm" and "bury" meaning "fortified manor or town." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked on a stud farm in a fortified town or manor.

The earliest known record of the surname Stotesbury dates back to the 13th century, with a reference to a William de Stodeburi in the Assize Rolls of Yorkshire from 1219. This early spelling variation highlights the name's connection to a specific place name, which was a common practice in medieval times.

In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, another early record of the name appears as "Robertus de Stodesbury," further reinforcing the association with a place name. These historical documents provide valuable insights into the surname's evolution and its geographical roots.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Stotesbury surname was John Stotesbury, who was born around 1380 in Yorkshire. He was a prominent landowner and served as a member of the local gentry during the reign of King Henry IV.

In the 16th century, the name appears in the parish records of Ecclesfield, Yorkshire, with the baptism of Elizabeth Stotesbury in 1584. This record suggests that the family had established roots in the region and continued to use the surname.

During the 17th century, the Stotesbury family expanded their influence, with notable members including Thomas Stotesbury (1619-1692), a successful merchant and landowner in Yorkshire, and William Stotesbury (1650-1718), a respected clergyman and academic who served as the Rector of Kirkby Overblow in Yorkshire.

As the Industrial Revolution took hold in the 19th century, many families with the Stotesbury surname migrated from Yorkshire to other parts of England and beyond, seeking new opportunities. One prominent figure from this era was John Stotesbury (1826-1903), an English industrialist and philanthropist who made his fortune in the textile industry in Philadelphia, United States.

Throughout its history, the surname Stotesbury has been associated with various professions and social classes, from landowners and merchants to industrialists and academics, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those bearing this name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

Stotesbury families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Stotesbury 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. Kent leads with 17 Stotesburys recorded in 1881 and an index of 12.46x.

County	Total	Frequency	Index
Kent	17	0.00%	12.46x
Surrey	14	0.00%	7.18x
Sussex	8	0.00%	11.86x
Middlesex	2	0.00%	0.50x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Deptford St Paul in Kent leads with 17 Stotesburys recorded in 1881 and an index of 161.60x.

Place	Total	Frequency	Index
Deptford St Paul	17	0.02%	161.60x
Lambeth	10	0.00%	28.68x
Horsham	8	0.08%	610.69x
Bethnal Green London	2	0.00%	11.51x
Sutton	2	0.02%	141.84x
Bletchingley	1	0.05%	400.00x
Croydon	1	0.00%	9.24x

Top female names

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

Name	Count
Annie	2
Eleanor	2
Grace	2
Mary	2
Elizabeth	1
Ellen	1
Ellenor	1
Jessie	1
Louisa	1
Rebecca	1
Sarah	1

Top male names

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

Name	Count
Robert	3
William	3
Alfred	2
Arthur	1
Charles	1
Chas.	1
David	1
Edwd.	1
Edwin	1
Ernest	1
Fredk.	1
George	1
John	1
Joseph	1
Richard	1
Richd.	1
Robt.J.	1
Walter	1
Willie	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 Stotesbury households.

Occupation	Count
Scholar	7
Asst Foreman (Manager)	1
Brick Layer	1
Brickmaker	1
Clerk	1
Commercial Traveller	1
Compositors Apprentice	1
Dressmaker	1
Engineer Artzer	1
Foreman Sawyer	1
Housekeeper	1
Master Builder	1
Printer	1
Silk Weaveress	1
Stereotyper Printer	1
Upholsterer Trimming Hand (...)	1
Wood Salesman (Timber)	1

FAQ

Stotesbury surname: questions and answers

How common was the Stotesbury surname in 1881?

In 1881, 41 people were recorded with the Stotesbury surname. That placed it at #27,870 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Stotesbury surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 85 in 2016. That gives Stotesbury a modern rank of #32,637.

What does the Stotesbury surname mean?