ANSTEE
Anstee
Anstee is a surname of English origin, believed to be derived from the Old English word "an" meaning 'alone' or 'solitary' and "sted" meaning 'place' or 'location'. The name may have originally denoted someone who lived in a remote or secluded location.
History and Distribution
The Anstee surname is primarily found in the United Kingdom, with a concentration in the South East of England, particularly in counties such as Sussex and Surrey. The name has historical ties to the farming communities of these regions.
Notable Individuals
- Sir Francis Anstee (1902-1977): A distinguished British diplomat who served as the UK Ambassador to the United States from 1963 to 1965.
- David Anstee (b. 1950): Renowned British physicist known for his contributions to the study of condensed matter physics.
- Mary Anstee-Parry (1890-1862): Notable English artist known for her landscape paintings.
Variants
Variants of the Anstee surname include Ansty, Anstiss, and Ansteele.
Modern Popularity
While not one of the most common surnames in the United Kingdom, Anstee continues to be borne by families across the country, often proud of their heritage and history. Some modern bearers of the surname have made significant contributions to various fields, keeping the name alive in contemporary society.
There are approximately 1,147 people named Anstee in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,651st most common surname in Britain. Around 18 in a million people in Britain are named Anstee.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Carl
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Steven
Female
- Angela
- Caroline
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Janet
- Julie
- Laura
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Sharon