STANNEY
Stanney
Stanney is a surname of British origin, believed to have its roots in the Anglo-Saxon period. The name is derived from the Old English word "stan," meaning stone, and was likely used to refer to a person who lived near a prominent stone or rocky area.
The distribution of the Stanney surname is mainly concentrated in the North West of England, particularly in Cheshire and Lancashire. The name has historically been associated with individuals of English descent.
Over the centuries, the Stanney family has likely spread across the United Kingdom and beyond, with descendants potentially settling in other English-speaking countries.
As with many surnames, variations in spelling can be observed, such as Stanny or Stannie, as literacy levels were not universally high in the past.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Stanney can be found in diverse professions and walks of life, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames and genealogy.
There are approximately 153 people named Stanney in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Stanney.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Brian
- Carl
- Christopher
- Darren
- David
- Graham
- John
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
Female
- Charlotte
- Emma
- Joanne
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Martina
- Priscilla
- Rebecca
- Susan