Stanton (surname) facts for kids

Stanton is a surname that comes from England. It's a "toponymic" or "habitational" surname, which means it's based on a place name. People often got this kind of surname because they lived in or came from a specific town or area.

What Does the Name Stanton Mean?

The name Stanton comes from two old English words: "stan" meaning 'stone' and "tun" meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement'. So, Stanton basically means "stone settlement" or "stony farm."

Many places in England were named Stanton because they were built on or near stone. For example, there's Stanton Harcourt in Oxfordshire and Stanton Drew in Somerset. Near Stanton Drew, you can find the ancient Neolithic Stanton Drew stone circles, which are like old stone monuments.

The name Stanton, along with similar spellings like Stainton, Stinton, and Staunton, was recorded in a very old book called the Domesday Book in 1086 AD. This book was a huge survey of England ordered by William the Conqueror. Over time, people with the Stanton surname moved to other places like Scotland, Ireland, and even America.

Famous People Named Stanton

Many interesting people throughout history and today share the surname Stanton. Here are a few of them:

Artists and Entertainers

• Andrew Stanton (born 1965): He is a famous American film director and producer. He has directed popular animated movies like Finding Nemo and WALL-E for Pixar.
• Andy Stanton (born 1973): This British author is known for writing funny children's books, especially the Mr Gum series.
• Barry Stanton (musician) (1941–2018): He was an Australian rock and roll singer.
• Brandon Stanton (born 1984): He is an American blogger and photographer. He created the very popular project called Humans of New York, where he shares photos and stories of people he meets in New York City.
• Harry Dean Stanton (1926–2017): An American actor who appeared in many movies and TV shows.
• Molly Stanton (born 1980): An American actress.
• Stephen Stanton: An American voice actor who has lent his voice to many animated characters and video games.

Athletes

• Brent Stanton (born 1986): An Australian rules footballer.
• Christine Stanton (born 1959): An Australian high jumper who competed in the Olympics.
• Drew Stanton (born 1984): An American football player, known as a quarterback.
• Giancarlo Stanton (born 1989): A professional baseball player in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees. He is known for hitting many home runs.
• Johnny Stanton (born 1994): An American football player.
• Mike Stanton (left-handed pitcher) (born 1967): A former Major League Baseball player who was a pitcher for the New York Yankees when they won the World Series multiple times.
• Pat Stanton (born 1944): A Scottish association football (soccer) player.
• Sam Stanton: A Scottish footballer.
• Tom Stanton (footballer) (born 1948): A Scottish footballer.

Leaders and Thinkers

• Charles Stanton (1873–1946): A Member of Parliament (MP) in the United Kingdom.
• Edwin M. Stanton (1814–1869): He was the US Secretary of War during the American Civil War, serving under President Abraham Lincoln.
• Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815–1902): A very important leader in the 19th-century women's rights movement in the United States. She fought for women's right to vote and other equal rights.
• Frederick Perry Stanton (1814–1894): An American politician in the 19th century.
• Greg Stanton (born 1970): He served as the Mayor of Phoenix, Arizona, one of the largest cities in the United States.
• Henry Brewster Stanton (1805–1887): An activist who worked to end slavery in the United States.
• Phoebe Stanton (1914–2003): An American architectural historian and urban planner. She studied and planned how cities are built.
• Richard Henry Stanton (1812–1891): A Congressman from Kentucky.
• Robert Brewster Stanton (1846–1922): A United States civil and mining engineer. He worked on big projects like railroads and mines.
• Susan Stanton (born 1959): A city manager for Largo, Florida.