ELSTOB
Elstob
Elstob is a surname with its roots in British history. The name is of Old English origin, and it is believed to have derived from a place name, possibly from a lost village. The surname Elstob is primarily found in the northern counties of England, particularly in the region of Northumberland.
One of the most famous bearers of the Elstob surname was Elizabeth Elstob (1683–1756), an English scholar and writer known for her work in Anglo-Saxon studies and translations. Elizabeth Elstob played a significant role in the advancement of Old English linguistic studies during the 18th century.
Over the centuries, the Elstob surname has spread across different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, with individuals bearing the name making contributions to various fields such as academia, the arts, and professions.
With its rich historical lineage and notable individuals associated with the name, the surname Elstob continues to be a distinctive and respected name within British genealogy and heritage.
There are approximately 572 people named Elstob in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Elstob.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Ben
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Keith
- Michael
- Paul
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Amy
- Andrea
- Angela
- Elizabeth
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tracey