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

Stately, 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 Stately surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stately in America

Stately is the 72568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stately surname appeared 268 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 Stately.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stately 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 Stately

The surname STATELY is an English surname that originated in the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "stæþelice," which means "firmly" or "steadily." The name likely referred to someone who was considered reliable or steadfast in their character or actions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname STATELY can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1195, where it appears as "Stethelice." This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 12th century in the English county of Gloucestershire.

The STATELY surname is also found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, including the Hundred Rolls of 1273 and the Poll Tax Returns of 1379, where it appears under various spellings such as "Statelich" and "Statelee."

One notable bearer of the STATELY surname was Sir John Stately, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the 15th century. He is recorded as owning estates in Oxfordshire and Berkshire and is mentioned in several legal documents from the period.

Another significant figure with the STATELY surname was Thomas Stately, a prominent religious reformer who lived during the 16th century. He was a vocal supporter of the Protestant Reformation and played a role in the dissolution of monasteries under King Henry VIII.

In the 17th century, the STATELY surname was associated with the village of Stately in Derbyshire, England. This place name likely influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname for those who lived in or near that area.

During the 18th century, a notable bearer of the STATELY surname was William Stately, a successful businessman and philanthropist from Yorkshire. He is credited with establishing several schools and charitable foundations in the region.

Another significant figure with the STATELY surname was Elizabeth Stately, a prominent writer and feminist who lived in the 19th century. She authored several influential books and essays advocating for women's rights and education.

Throughout its history, the STATELY surname has been associated with individuals who exemplified qualities of steadfastness, reliability, and strong character, reflecting its etymological roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stately

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

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

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