ELSTONE
Elstone
Elstone is a surname of English origin, hailing primarily from the county of Devon. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English elements aelf, meaning "elf," and stan, meaning "stone," suggesting a link to a location associated with elves or possibly a person with elf-like characteristics.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname date back to medieval times, with variants such as Aelstan, Alstan, and Elstan found in historical documents. Over the centuries, the name has evolved into its current form Elstone.
Individuals bearing the Elstone surname have been traced to various regions within the United Kingdom, but the name appears to have maintained a stronghold in Devon, with notable concentrations in and around the Exeter area.
Today, the Elstone surname continues to be present in the UK and beyond, reflecting the enduring legacy of its early origins and the diverse branches of the Elstone family tree that have spread across the world.
There are approximately 413 people named Elstone in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Elstone.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Colin
- David
- Derek
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
- Steven
Female
- Annette
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Joanne
- Louise
- Patricia
- Paula
- Pauline
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan