ANSTEAD
Anstead
Overview: Anstead is an Anglo-Saxon surname of English origin. The name has its roots in the early medieval period, deriving from the Old English pre-7th century personal name "Anest", meaning "favour" or "grace", and the suffix "-ed" denoting "son of". As a hereditary surname, Anstead is classified as a patronymic name, indicating that it was originally used to denote the son of an ancestor named Anest.
Distribution: The surname Anstead is relatively uncommon in the United Kingdom and is most frequently found in regions with historical Anglo-Saxon settlements. An analysis of surname distribution data indicates concentrations in counties such as Suffolk, Hampshire, and Kent.
Variants: Variant spellings of the surname Anstead include Anstey and Anstid, reflecting the historical evolution of family names over the centuries.
Famous Bearers:
- Guy Anstead: A notable British television presenter known for his work on various documentaries and travel programs.
- Russell Anstead: A respected scholar in the field of British medieval history, renowned for his research on Anglo-Saxon society.
References:
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Ancestry.com. (n.d.). Ancestry - Name Distribution. Retrieved from https://www.ancestry.co.uk/
There are approximately 286 people named Anstead in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Anstead.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- David
- Hamilton
- Jeremy
- John
- Kevin
- Mark
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Richard
- Steven
Female
- Alison
- Amanda
- Breige
- Carolyn
- Clare
- Dawn
- Dorothy
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Kathleen
- Louise
- Pauline
- Susan