Enstone

Enstone is a surname of English origin, commonly found in the United Kingdom. The name Enstone is believed to be of locational origin, derived from the village of Enstone in Oxfordshire, England. The village of Enstone is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as 'Henestan', suggesting that the name has ancient roots.

Individuals bearing the surname Enstone have a connection to this village either through ancestry or residence. The surname may have originated as a means to identify people from or associated with Enstone.

Throughout history, the Enstone surname has been recorded in various forms, such as Eneston, Enistone, and Enson. The name has likely evolved over time due to factors such as dialect variations and changes in spelling conventions.

Notable individuals with the surname Enstone may have made significant contributions to various fields, enriching the heritage of the name. Studying the lineage and genealogy of the Enstone family can provide insight into the history and development of this surname within British society.

The surname Enstone serves as a link to the past, connecting bearers of the name to their ancestral roots in the village of Enstone and reflecting the diverse tapestry of British surnames.

There are approximately 273 people named Enstone in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Enstone.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Christopher
  • David
  • Gareth
  • Geoffrey
  • James
  • John
  • Jonathan
  • Lee
  • Les
  • Leslie
  • Paul
  • Philip
  • Robin
  • Simon
  • Stephen

Female

  • Claire
  • Denise
  • Elizabeth
  • Emp
  • Joanne
  • Louisa
  • Margaret
  • Michelle
  • Nicola
  • Samantha
  • Zoe

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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