Find out how popular the last name Stampley is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Stampley.

Stampley, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Stampley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stampley in America

Stampley is the 19123rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stampley surname appeared 1,422 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Stampley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stampley to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Stampley

The surname Stampley has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "stæmp" meaning a stamp or impression, and "leah" referring to a clearing or meadow. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a stamped or marked clearing.

One of the earliest records of the Stampley name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a Richard Stampeleye is mentioned. This variation in spelling was common during that era before standardized spelling conventions were established.

In the 15th century, a William Stampley was recorded as a resident of Gloucestershire in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1428. This document provides evidence of the name's presence in that region during the late medieval period.

The Stampley surname has also been connected to various place names, such as Stamley in Derbyshire and Stampleigh in Somerset. These locations may have influenced the name's development or provided a geographic reference point for families bearing the surname.

Notable historical figures with the Stampley surname include John Stampley (1602-1677), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Willoughby in Warwickshire. Another prominent individual was Edward Stampley (1715-1789), a successful merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire.

In the 19th century, William Stampley (1818-1897) was a respected farmer and community leader in Oxfordshire, while Thomas Stampley (1842-1919) made significant contributions to the field of architecture, designing several notable buildings in London.

The Stampley name has also been associated with the arts, with the sculptor and painter Mary Stampley (1878-1964) gaining recognition for her works exhibited at the Royal Academy and other prestigious venues.

While the Stampley surname may not be among the most common in England, its long history and connections to various regions and notable individuals demonstrate its enduring presence throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stampley

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Stampley.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Stampley was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Stampley has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Stampley was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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