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

Staton, 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 Staton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Staton in America

Staton is the 2514th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Staton surname appeared 14,413 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 5 people would have the surname Staton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Staton 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 Staton

The surname Staton originates from England and dates back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "stan" meaning stone and "tun" meaning town or enclosure, likely referring to a settlement near a stony area or surrounded by rocks.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Northamptonshire from 1202, where a William de Stantun is mentioned. This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time, with "Stantun" eventually becoming "Staton."

In the 13th century, the Staton surname appears in various records, such as the Curia Regis Rolls of Hampshire in 1208, which mentions a John de Stanton. This entry suggests that the name may have been associated with the village of Stanton, which can be found in several counties across England.

The Hundred Rolls of 1273 list a Robert de Stantun in Oxfordshire, providing further evidence of the name's widespread use during this period. Additionally, the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327 include a Thomas Staton, one of the earliest recorded instances of the modern spelling.

Throughout history, there have been notable individuals bearing the Staton surname. One such figure was Sir John Staton (c. 1520-1569), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another prominent individual was Reverend William Staton (1638-1705), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works, including "A Treatise on Christian Fortitude" and "The Immortal Crown of Glory."

In the 18th century, William Staton (1722-1801) was a renowned English architect responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Ranelagh Gardens in Chelsea and the Greek Revival-style Buckingham House, now known as Buckingham Palace.

Moving forward to the 19th century, Mary Staton (1834-1912) was a British philanthropist and social reformer who dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the working class in London's East End.

Lastly, Sir Frank Staton (1857-1927) was a successful British businessman and industrialist who played a significant role in the development of the steel industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Staton

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

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

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