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

Standberry, 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 Standberry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Standberry in America

Standberry is the 53204th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Standberry surname appeared 389 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 Standberry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Standberry 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 Standberry

The surname Standberry is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from a combination of the Old English words "stand" and "burh," which collectively translate to "stone dwelling" or "stone settlement." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a family or individual residing in a fortified stone structure or a location characterized by stone buildings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Standberry can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landowners and their properties commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Standberig, which is considered a variant spelling of the modern surname Standberry.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various historical records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire, where it is spelled as "Standbery." This variation likely arose from the Middle English pronunciation and spelling conventions of the time.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Standberry throughout history include:

1. Sir William Standberry (1532-1604), an English nobleman and landowner known for his involvement in the local government of Warwickshire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

2. Elizabeth Standberry (1670-1745), a prominent figure in the early Quaker movement in Pennsylvania, renowned for her advocacy of religious tolerance and her role in establishing Quaker settlements in the region.

3. John Standberry (1789-1862), a British explorer who contributed to the mapping and exploration of the Canadian Arctic during the early 19th century. His detailed accounts of the region's geography and indigenous populations were widely published and influential.

4. Mary Standberry (1821-1891), a renowned British botanist and illustrator who specialized in the study and documentation of native flora. Her intricate botanical illustrations were widely admired for their accuracy and artistic merit.

5. Charles Standberry (1874-1938), an American industrialist and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the early development of the automotive industry. He was instrumental in establishing several automobile manufacturing companies in the Midwest during the early 20th century.

While the surname Standberry has its roots in England, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and other English-speaking regions, reflecting the impact of migration and global population movements over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Standberry

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

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 Standberry 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 Standberry 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 Standberry was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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