Explore the Family Name Stanhope
The meaning of Stanhope
English: habitational name from Stanhope (Durham), from Old English stān ‘stone, rock’ + hop ‘valley’. History: A family of this name have held the title Earl of Harrington since 1742, and were Earls of Chesterfield from 1628–1967. Philip Stanhope, 1st Earl of Chesterfield, was a Royalist soldier in the English Civil War. He was captured in 1643 and died in prison in 1656.
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How common is the last name Stanhope in the United States?
The surname Stanhope has experienced a decline in popularity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname ranked 14,862, but by 2010, it had dropped to 16,051, a decrease of 8%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 1,828 to 1,806, marking a minor reduction of 1.2%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also saw a decline of 10.29%, moving from 0.68 in 2000 to 0.61 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,862 | #16,051 | -8% |
| Count | 1,828 | 1,806 | -1.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.61 | -10.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stanhope
In terms of ethnicity, the Stanhope surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as white, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. This group accounted for 95.02% in 2000 and slightly reduced to 94.3% in 2010. The data also suggests an increase in diversity among those carrying the Stanhope surname. The number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic rose significantly from 2000 to 2010, with increases of 66.67% and 53.06% respectively. However, there was a notable decrease in those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with respective decreases of 26.06% and 22.58%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.02% | 94.3% | -0.76% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 1.5% | 53.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.44% | 38.46% |
| Black | 1.42% | 1.05% | -26.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 1% | 66.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.93% | 0.72% | -22.58% |