English: topographic name from Middle English ston ‘stone’ (Old English stān) + brigge ‘bridge’ (Old English brycg). The surname may also be a habitational name from any of various places so called.

These places include Stanbridge (Bedfordshire, Hampshire), Stanbridge Grange in Slaugham (Sussex), and Great and Little Stambridge (Essex).

Another notable location is Stone Bridge in Shalford (Surrey).

The variations of the name reflect the geographical features and historical significance of these locations.

Overall, the surname encapsulates a rich tapestry of meaning related to stones and bridges in English history.