FEATHERSTONE
Also recorded as Fea Therstone
Featherstone
Featherstone is a surname of English origin, derived from the place name "Featherstone" in West Yorkshire. The name comes from the Old English words "fether" and "stan", meaning "feather" and "stone" respectively, likely referring to a stone used for sharpening quills or arrows.
The Featherstone family name is most commonly found in the Yorkshire region of England, tracing its roots back to medieval times. Members of the Featherstone family have been noted in historical records, particularly in local parish registers and census data.
Notable individuals with the surname Featherstone include British actress and singer Jane Featherstone, known for her work in the entertainment industry. The Featherstone family crest typically features symbols such as quills and stones, reflecting the origin and meaning of the name.
The surname Featherstone carries a sense of heritage and regional identity, as well as a connection to the distinctive landscape of Yorkshire. It remains a testament to the rich history of the area and the families who have borne the name through generations.
There are approximately 5,490 people named Featherstone in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,726th most common surname in Britain. Around 84 in a million people in Britain are named Featherstone.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Amanda
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jane
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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