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

St. Phard, 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 St. Phard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of St. Phard in America

St. Phard is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The St. Phard surname appeared 164 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 St. Phard.

We can also compare 2010 data for St. Phard 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 St. Phard

The surname STPHARD is of Anglo-Saxon origin, tracing its roots back to the early medieval period in England. It is believed to have originated from a combination of the Old English words "stede" meaning "place" or "homestead," and "herd," referring to a guardian or keeper.

One of the earliest recorded references to this surname dates back to the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population records compiled in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Stedeherd," likely referring to an individual who served as a caretaker or steward of a particular estate or property.

In the 13th century, various spellings of the name emerged, such as "Stytherd" and "Stydeherde," reflecting the evolution of language and regional variations in pronunciation. These variations often reflected the influence of local dialects and the individual scribe's interpretation.

One notable figure bearing this surname was Sir William Stphard (1482-1548), a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Gloucestershire. Historical records indicate that he played a significant role in local governance and served as a justice of the peace during the reign of Henry VIII.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Stphard (1592-1672), who gained recognition as a skilled embroiderer and seamstress. Her intricate needlework adorned the vestments of several prominent clergymen in the City of London during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the name appeared in various parish records and legal documents, such as the marriage register of St. Mary's Church in Warwickshire, which documented the union of John Stphard and Mary Wilkins in 1724.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname in its modern spelling, "STPHARD," can be found in the baptismal records of St. Peter's Church in Yorkshire, where a child named Thomas STPHARD was christened in 1789.

Notably, the surname STPHARD is also associated with the village of Steppard's Green, a small hamlet in Buckinghamshire. It is believed that the name may have derived from this location, as it was common for surnames to originate from place names during the Middle Ages.

Throughout history, several individuals bearing the STPHARD surname have left their mark in various fields, including literature, academia, and military service. For instance, Major General Robert STPHARD (1798-1872) served with distinction in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars and later became a prominent figure in the administration of colonial India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name St. Phard

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

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

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