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

Stonelake, 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 Stonelake surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stonelake in America

Stonelake is the 86981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stonelake surname appeared 214 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 Stonelake.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stonelake 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 Stonelake

The surname "STONELAKE" is of English origin, and it can be traced back to the medieval period, specifically the 13th century. The name is believed to have originated from a topographical feature, referring to a lake or body of water surrounded by stones or rocky terrain.

During the Middle Ages, many surnames emerged as a way to distinguish individuals within a community, and they often derived from physical characteristics, occupations, or geographical locations. In the case of "STONELAKE," it likely referred to a person who lived near or owned land surrounding such a natural feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire, dated 1242, where it appears as "de Stanlake." This spelling variation suggests that the name may have initially been associated with a specific place name, possibly a town or village named "Stanlake" or something similar.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various historical records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where it is spelled "Stonlake." This spelling variation further solidifies the connection to the topographical feature of a stone lake or rocky body of water.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname "STONELAKE." One such person was Sir William Stonelake (1540-1611), an English landowner and member of Parliament for Oxfordshire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another notable figure was Robert Stonelake (1678-1745), a prominent English merchant and banker who founded the Stonelake Banking Company in London. His son, also named Robert Stonelake (1712-1783), followed in his footsteps and became a successful banker and philanthropist.

In the 19th century, James Stonelake (1825-1897) made a name for himself as a renowned architect, known for designing several notable buildings in London, including the prestigious Stonelake Manor.

Additionally, the name "STONELAKE" has been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Stonelake Village in Oxfordshire and Stonelake Park in Hampshire, further reinforcing the topographical origins of the surname.

While the surname "STONELAKE" is not among the most common surnames in England, it has a rich historical background, reflecting the country's diverse landscape and the naming traditions of its past inhabitants.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stonelake

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

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

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