There are
862
Stanards in the USAStanard is the
27845th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Stanard
HenryStanard
Henry Stanard was an American lawyer and politician who served as the Attorney General of Virginia from 1807 to 1811.JamesStanard
James Stanard was an American Revolutionary War soldier who fought in the Virginia militia and later served in the Virginia House of Delegates.FrankH.
Frank H. Stanard was an American journalist and newspaper editor who founded the Stanard-Tilton Newspaper Syndicate and served as the editor of the New York Evening Sun.JaneStanard
Jane Stanard was the mother of American poet Edgar Allan Poe and the inspiration for his famous poem 'To My Mother.'WilliamP.
William P. Stanard was a Confederate Army officer who served as a colonel during the American Civil War and was killed in action at the Battle of Gaines' Mill.GeorgeStanard
George Stanard was an American pioneer and early settler of Texas, known for his involvement in the Texas Revolution and his service as the Secretary of War for the Republic of Texas.NormanStanard
Norman Stanard was an American sailor and Olympic gold medalist who won the gold medal in yachting at the 1920 Summer Olympics.EdwardP.
Edward P. Stanard was an American businessman and philanthropist who co-founded the American Tobacco Company and established the Stanard Relief Fund for the benefit of his employees.FannyStanard
Fanny Stanard was an American writer and poet known for her book 'My Garden and I.' She was a close friend of poet Emily Dickinson.LewisStanard
Lewis Stanard was an American actor known for his role as Martin Vanderhof in the original Broadway production of 'You Can't Take It with You.'Stanard Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Stanard' is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English personal name 'Stenard', which was composed of the elements 'stan' meaning 'stone' and 'hard' meaning 'strong or brave.' The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was strong or brave.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Stanard' is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United States, particularly in the state of Virginia where it has deep historical roots.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Stanard' include 'Standard, Stanford, Stannard, Stannart, Stanwood, Standish, Stanback, Standifer, Standridge, and Standley.'
Migration and ImmigrationThere is limited information available regarding the migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Stanard'.