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

Stradford, 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 Stradford surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stradford in America

Stradford is the 25620th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stradford surname appeared 963 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 Stradford.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stradford 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 Stradford

The surname STRADFORD is of English origin, emerging in the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English words "stræt" meaning street or road, and "ford" referring to a shallow river crossing. This suggests the name originated as a locational surname, likely referring to someone who lived near a street or road with a ford crossing a river or stream.

The earliest recorded examples of the name date back to the 13th century, with mentions found in various tax rolls and manorial records. One such reference is found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which lists a Richard de Stratford. This indicates the name's connection to the town of Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire, where the spelling "Stratford" was commonly used.

In the 14th century, the name appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire from 1332, which record a John de Stratford. This further reinforces the name's ties to the Stratford-upon-Avon area, which was a thriving market town during this period.

One of the most notable historical figures with the surname STRADFORD was John de Stratford (c.1275-1348), who served as the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1333 to 1348. He played a significant role in English politics during the reign of Edward III and was a prominent figure in the Hundred Years' War.

Another prominent individual was Ralph de Stratford (c.1290-1354), who was the Bishop of London from 1340 to 1354. He was a close ally of his brother, John de Stratford, and served as the Lord Chancellor of England from 1337 to 1340.

Robert de Stratford (c.1292-1362) was a distinguished English prelate who served as the Bishop of Chichester from 1337 to 1362. He was actively involved in the construction of the Chichester Cathedral and was known for his architectural patronage.

In the 16th century, the name STRADFORD continued to be associated with notable individuals, such as Nicholas Stratford (c.1510-1594), who was a prominent English jurist and served as the Warden of Manchester from 1557 to 1594.

Additionally, Edward Stratford (c.1535-1608) was a respected English clergyman and academic who served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge from 1598 to 1599.

While the surname STRADFORD has various spellings and regional variations, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in England, with a strong connection to the town of Stratford-upon-Avon and its surrounding areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stradford

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

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

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