How common is the Stanly surname?

There are approximately 1,500 people with the surname Stanly in the United States.

Are there Stanly soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 539 soldiers with the Stanly surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname Stanly mean?

The surname Stanly means "A person from Stanley, a place with a stony clearing or meadow.". It is of English origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A person from Stanley, a place with a stony clearing or meadow.

Etymology

Derived from Old English 'stan' (stone) and 'leah' (clearing or meadow), with a variant spelling. The surname originates from multiple locations named Stanley throughout England.

About the Stanly Surname

A variant spelling of the common English surname Stanley with topographic origins. The name remains relatively uncommon as a spelling variant compared to the standard Stanley form.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 1,500 bearers in the United States #3,210 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in England and North America, with particular concentration in areas of English settlement.

Stanly Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Stanly Surname

Edward Stanly

1810–1872 Honorable New Bern, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 13th century
Estimated Bearers: 1,500

War Records

539 soldiers with the Stanly surname found in Civil War records.

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