Explore the Family Name Stanbury
The meaning of Stanbury
English (Devon): 1. habitational name primarily from Stanborough in Halwell (Devon) or perhaps Stanbury in Morwenstow (Cornwall), but also from Stanbury and Stainborough (both Yorkshire). Stanbury in Yorkshire derives from Old English stān ‘stone, rock’ + burg ‘fortress’, while Stainborough in Yorkshire derives from Old English stān, later replaced by Old Norse steinn ‘stone, rock’, + Old English burg. The etymology of the Cornwall placename is uncertain due to a lack of medieval forms, though it may have the same origin as Stanbury in Yorkshire. For the etymology of the Devon placename, see Stanbrough. 2. variant of Stanbrough.
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How common is the last name Stanbury in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stanbury showed a moderate increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Stanbury name was ranked 60,557th in the United States, but it climbed to the rank of 58,735 by 2010, marking a 3.01% rise in popularity. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 311 in 2000 to 345 in 2010, representing a 10.93% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the Stanbury surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #58,735 | 3.01% |
| Count | 311 | 345 | 10.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stanbury
When considering ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a slight shift within the Stanbury surname population over the same decade. In 2000, 74.60% of the Stanburys identified as White, but that figure decreased by 6.74% to 69.57% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Black increased slightly, going from 23.47% in 2000 to 24.64% in 2010, marking a 4.99% rise. Notably, there were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, by 2010, the data showed a new emergence of Hispanic identification within the Stanbury population, reaching 5.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.6% | 69.57% | -6.74% |
| Black | 23.47% | 24.64% | 4.99% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.22% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |