2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Standfill
A locational surname referring to someone who lived near a standing pool or body of water.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Standfill. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Standfill surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Standfill in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Standfill, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Standfill
The surname Standfill is of English origin and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "stand" and "fylle," which collectively mean "standing or stationed pool or body of water." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a stagnant or non-flowing body of water, such as a pond or a lake.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Standfill can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Gloucestershire, dated 1327. This document lists a certain Walter Standfill as a taxpayer in the village of Eastwood. The spelling at the time was "Standevylle," which further supports the interpretation of the name as referring to a standing or non-moving body of water.
In the late 15th century, the name Standfill appeared in the Feet of Fines records for Warwickshire, where a John Standfill was recorded as owning land in the village of Stratford-upon-Avon. This suggests that the name had spread from its origins in the West Country to other parts of England by that time.
Notable bearers of the surname Standfill include William Standfill (1590-1663), a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Gloucestershire. He was known for his involvement in local politics and served as a Justice of the Peace for several years. Another individual of note was Elizabeth Standfill (1678-1742), who was a renowned herbalist and healer in the village of Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire.
In the 18th century, the name Standfill can be found in the parish records of Staffordshire, where a family of that name lived in the town of Tamworth. One notable member of this family was John Standfill (1712-1786), a successful merchant and trader who made his fortune in the East India Company.
Moving into the 19th century, the name Standfill gained some literary recognition with the publication of a novel called "The Standfill Chronicles" by author Robert Smythe in 1842. This work of historical fiction centered around the exploits of a fictional family named Standfill during the English Civil War.
These are just a few examples of the rich history and prominence of the surname Standfill over the centuries. While the name may not be as common today as it once was, its origins and evolution provide a fascinating glimpse into the linguistic and cultural heritage of England.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Standfill
Among Census respondents with the surname Standfill, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Standfill bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Standfill surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.0% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino5.5% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.7% · 3
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Standfill
Standfill appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
+19 bearers (+18.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,768 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-12 bearers (-9.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,119 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | +19 bearers (+18.4%) | Up 9,768 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-9.8%) | Down 12,119 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Standfill surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #137,327 | #149,446 | -8.8% |
| Count | 122 | 110 | -9.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Standfill bearers went from 122 to 110 (-9.8% change). The surname moved down 12,119 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #149,446.
FAQ
Standfill surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Standfill?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Standfill. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Standfill?
Standfill ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Standfill. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Standfill.
Has Standfill become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Standfill went from 122 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 12 (-9.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Standfill?
Among Census respondents with the surname Standfill, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Standfill in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.0% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Standfill appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.0%), Hispanic (5.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Standfill (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Standfill mean?
A locational surname referring to someone who lived near a standing pool or body of water. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Standfill (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Standfill?
Find out how common the surname Standfill is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.