CHILDERSTONE
Childerstone
Childerstone is a surname with English origins, believed to be locational. The name could derive from the village of Childerstone in Leicestershire, England. The village name in turn likely comes from the Old English words "cild" meaning child and "tun" meaning enclosure or settlement.
The first recorded spelling of the surname Childerstone dates back to the early 13th century in England. Variations of the surname have been documented over the centuries, including Childestone, Childestone, and Childistone.
Individuals bearing the surname Childerstone have been identified in various historical and genealogical records, indicating the presence of families associated with this name throughout England. As with many surnames, the history of the Childerstone family is likely to have been influenced by social, economic, and cultural factors in England over the centuries.
The surname Childerstone remains relatively rare, with occurrences mainly found within the United Kingdom. However, members of the Childerstone family have likely spread to other regions of the world due to migration and other factors.
Further research into specific family histories and genealogical records may provide more insights into the origins and distribution of the Childerstone surname and the families associated with it.
There are approximately 85 people named Childerstone in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Childerstone.
Typical given names associated with the surname
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Similar and related surnames
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