Stainton
From a stony place or settlement surrounded by stones or quarries.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 308 Americans carry the last name Stainton. That puts it at #76,029 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,112,839 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stainton surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
308
1 in 1,112,839
Census rank
#76,029
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
253
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 253 bearers of the surname Stainton in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 76029th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stainton, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stainton
The surname Stainton originated in England, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words "stan" meaning stone and "tun" meaning a farm or enclosure, indicating that the name likely referred to someone who lived near a stone farm or settlement.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stainton can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings in England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The name is mentioned in connection with various locations, such as Stainton in Yorkshire and Stainton in Cumbria.
During the Middle Ages, the name Stainton appeared in various historical documents and records, often associated with landowners and prominent families in northern England. For example, the Stainton family held lands in the village of Stainton in the North Riding of Yorkshire for several centuries.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Stainton was William Stainton (c. 1520-1590), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Archdeacon of Durham. Another prominent individual was Sir Henry Stainton (1578-1633), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for Hedon in Yorkshire.
In the 19th century, Henry Tibbats Stainton (1822-1892) was a renowned English entomologist and founder of the Entomological Society of London. He made significant contributions to the study of Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) and published numerous works on the subject.
Other notable individuals with the surname Stainton include Walter Henry Stainton (1846-1914), an English architect responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in the late Victorian era, and Edward Stainton (1854-1930), a British businessman and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Nottingham from 1906 to 1918.
While the surname Stainton has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and has taken on various spellings and variations over time. However, its origins can be traced back to the stone farms and settlements of medieval England.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stainton
Among Census respondents with the surname Stainton, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Stainton bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Stainton surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.0%
- Unknown or suppressed2.0%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Stainton surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #76,029 | -6.9% |
| Count | 256 | 253 | -1.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.0% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Stainton bearers went from 256 to 253 (-1.2% change). The surname moved down 4,886 positions in the national ranking, going from #71,143 to #76,029.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Stainton
FAQ
Stainton surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Stainton?
The surname Stainton holds position #76,029 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 308 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Stainton surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stainton, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.