Statham
A habitational surname derived from a place name meaning "homestead" or "village" in Old English.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,296 Americans carry the last name Statham. That puts it at #14,913 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.67 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 149,283 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Statham 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
2.3K
1 in 149,283
Census rank
#14,913
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,985 bearers of the surname Statham in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.67 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14913th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Statham, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.4%. The next largest groups are Black (15.3%) and Hispanic (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Statham
The surname Statham has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "stæth" and "ham," meaning "landing place" and "homestead" respectively. This suggests that the name was originally given to someone who lived near a river or coastal landing site.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Statham can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1297, where a Robert de Stathum is mentioned. This indicates that the name was present in the northern county of Yorkshire during the medieval period.
In the 14th century, variations of the spelling emerged, such as Stathom and Statham, as documented in various historical records. The name also appeared in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Lancashire in 1332, indicating its presence in that region as well.
The Statham surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Sir Nicholas Statham, a 15th-century English judge who served as the Chief Baron of the Exchequer from 1471 to 1481. He was born in Derbyshire and played a significant role in the legal system during the Wars of the Roses.
Another individual of note was William Statham, an English composer and organist who lived from 1599 to 1662. He served as the organist at St. Paul's Cathedral in London and composed sacred music during the Baroque period.
In the 18th century, John Statham (1717-1797) was a prominent English botanist and horticulturist. He is best known for his work on the cultivation of exotic plants and his contributions to the development of greenhouses.
The name Statham has also been linked to various place names in England, such as Statham in Cheshire and Statham in Leicestershire. These localities may have influenced the spread and adoption of the surname in different regions.
In the 19th century, George Statham (1839-1923) was a notable English cricketer who played for Yorkshire County Cricket Club. He had a successful career as a right-arm fast bowler and was part of the Yorkshire team that won the County Championship in 1867.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Statham
Among Census respondents with the surname Statham, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.4%. The next largest groups are Black (15.3%) and Hispanic (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Statham 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 Statham surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White80.4%
- Black or African American15.3%
- Hispanic or Latino2.5%
- Two or more races1.1%
- Unknown or suppressed0.7%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Statham 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 | #14,370 | #14,913 | -3.8% |
| Count | 1,910 | 1,985 | 3.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.71 | 0.67 | -5.6% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Statham bearers went from 1,910 to 1,985 (+3.9% change). The surname moved down 543 positions in the national ranking, going from #14,370 to #14,913.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Statham
FAQ
Statham surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Statham?
The surname Statham holds position #14,913 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 2,296 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.67 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Statham surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Statham, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.4%. The next largest groups are Black (15.3%) and Hispanic (2.5%). 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.