2000
#75,466
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 238
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.09
Very Rare Last name
Stoneroad
A surname denoting one who lived near a stony road or path.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 297 Americans carry the last name Stoneroad. That puts it at #79,345 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,154,055 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stoneroad surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
297
1 in 1,154,055
Census rank
#79,345
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
259
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 259 bearers of the surname Stoneroad in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 79345th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stoneroad, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (4.2%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stoneroad
The surname STONEROAD has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is a locational name, derived from the Old English words "stan," meaning stone, and "rad," meaning a road or path. This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived near or on a stony road or pathway.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1195, where it appears as "de Stanerod." This spelling variation highlights the locational nature of the name, with the prefix "de" indicating "of" or "from" a particular place.
In the 13th century, the name appeared in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire as "Stenrode," further reinforcing the connection to a stony road or path. This record also suggests that the name was prevalent in the county of Oxfordshire during that time period.
The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the name STONEROAD. However, it does mention several place names containing the elements "stan" and "rad," supporting the theory that the surname originated from a specific location.
One notable figure with the surname STONEROAD was Sir William Stoneroad (1532-1598), a prominent English politician and Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He served as the High Sheriff of Oxfordshire and was known for his involvement in local affairs.
Another historical figure with this surname was John Stoneroad (1670-1742), an English clergyman and author. He wrote several religious texts and served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Warwickshire.
In the 17th century, the name appears in various parish records across England, such as the baptismal records of Stoneroad family members in the village of Bloxham, Oxfordshire, in 1628 and 1634.
The STONEROAD surname has also been associated with place names like Stoneroad Hill in Gloucestershire and Stoneroad Green in Oxfordshire, further solidifying its locational origins.
Another individual of note was Elizabeth Stoneroad (1790-1867), a renowned English botanist and naturalist. She made significant contributions to the study of plant life and was a respected figure in the scientific community of her time.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stoneroad
Among Census respondents with the surname Stoneroad, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (4.2%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Stoneroad bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Stoneroad surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.3% · 234
- American Indian and Alaska Native4.2% · 11
- Two or more races3.1% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino1.5% · 4
- Black or African American0.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stoneroad
Stoneroad appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#69,996
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 280
+42 bearers (+17.6%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Up 5,470 places
2020
#79,345
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 259
-21 bearers (-7.5%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Down 9,349 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #75,466 | 238 | 0.09 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #69,996 | 280 | 0.09 | +42 bearers (+17.6%) | Up 5,470 places |
| 2020 | #79,345 | 259 | 0.09 | -21 bearers (-7.5%) | Down 9,349 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Stoneroad surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,996 | #79,345 | -13.4% |
| Count | 280 | 259 | -7.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.09 | -3.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stoneroad bearers went from 280 to 259 (-7.5% change). The surname moved down 9,349 positions in the national ranking, going from #69,996 to #79,345.
FAQ
Stoneroad surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stoneroad?
Name Census estimates that about 297 living Americans carry the surname Stoneroad. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,154,055 residents.
How common is Stoneroad?
Stoneroad ranks #79,345 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 259 people with the surname Stoneroad. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (297), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.09 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.09 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Stoneroad.
Has Stoneroad become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stoneroad went from 280 recorded bearers to 259. That is a decrease of 21 (-7.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #69,996 to #79,345.
What does the Census say about the background of Stoneroad?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stoneroad, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (4.2%) and Two or More Races (3.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Stoneroad in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.3% (234 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stoneroad appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (4.2%), Two or More Races (3.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Stoneroad (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Stoneroad mean?
A surname denoting one who lived near a stony road or path. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Stoneroad (0.09 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Stoneroad?
You can see how common the surname Stoneroad is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.