2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Stdon
A variant spelling of the English occupational surname Standen.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Stdon. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stdon 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Stdon in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stdon, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.7%) and Black (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stdon
The surname STDON has its origins in the small village of Stdon, located in the northern reaches of England during the early 12th century. This area was known for its fertile land and prosperous farming communities, and it is believed that the name STDON was derived from the Old English words "stod" and "dun," meaning "place" and "hill" respectively.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name STDON can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This ancient manuscript contains several references to individuals bearing the surname STDON, indicating that the name had already gained some prominence in the region.
Throughout the centuries, the STDON family dispersed across various parts of England, with some members establishing roots in neighboring counties and even venturing to other parts of the British Isles. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Sir William STDON (1492-1567), a renowned knight and landowner in Warwickshire, and Lady Elizabeth STDON (1635-1702), a prominent figure in the court of King Charles II.
In the 17th century, the STDON name appeared in various historical records and documents, including parish registers and tax rolls. One particularly noteworthy entry is that of John STDON (1612-1678), a successful merchant and philanthropist who founded a charity school in his hometown of Stdon.
As the centuries passed, the STDON surname underwent several variations in spelling, with variants such as STDONE, STDDUN, and STDONN appearing in various records. This was likely due to the regional dialects and the inconsistent spellings of the time.
Another prominent figure in the STDON lineage was Sir Robert STDON (1745-1821), a renowned military leader who served with distinction in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. His bravery and leadership earned him numerous accolades and cemented the STDON name in the annals of British military history.
Throughout the ages, the STDON surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, each contributing to the rich tapestry of history and leaving an indelible mark on their respective communities.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stdon
Among Census respondents with the surname Stdon, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.7%) and Black (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Stdon 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 Stdon surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.9% · 104
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.7% · 3
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stdon
Stdon 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
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-7 bearers (-6.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,986 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+6 bearers (+5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,815 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-6.2%) | Down 16,986 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.7%) | Up 5,815 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 Stdon 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 | #153,769 | #147,954 | 3.8% |
| Count | 106 | 112 | 5.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stdon bearers went from 106 to 112 (+5.7% change). The surname moved up 5,815 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #147,954.
FAQ
Stdon surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stdon?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Stdon. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Stdon?
Stdon ranks #147,954 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 112 people with the surname Stdon. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), 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 Stdon.
Has Stdon become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stdon went from 106 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 6 (+5.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Stdon?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stdon, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.7%) and Black (1.8%). 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 Stdon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.9% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stdon appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.9%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.7%), Black (1.8%). 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 Stdon (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 Stdon mean?
A variant spelling of the English occupational surname Standen. 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 Stdon (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 have the surname Stdon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.