FELSTEAD
Felstead
Felstead is a surname of English origin which is thought to have originated from various locations named Felstead, such as the village in Essex. The name is derived from the Old English pre 7th Century personal name 'Fugol' meaning bird, and 'Stede' meaning place, hence 'Fugol's place'.
The surname Felstead was first recorded in medieval England, with an early recording of the name in 1563 in Essex. The name has since spread throughout the country and various parts of the world due to migration and settlement patterns.
Today, individuals with the surname Felstead can be found across the UK and in countries with historical connections to Britain, such as Australia, Canada, and the United States. The name has also been spelled in different ways over the centuries, including Foulstead and Fulsted.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Felstead include Binky Felstead, a British television personality known for her appearances on the reality series Made in Chelsea.
Researching the origins and history of the Felstead name can provide insights into English medieval society, migration patterns, and the impact of historical events on the distribution of surnames.
There are approximately 1,718 people named Felstead in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,773rd most common surname in Britain. Around 26 in a million people in Britain are named Felstead.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Edward
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Russell
- Stephen
Female
- Donna
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Helen
- Jane
- Julie
- Katie
- Louise
- Mary
- Nicola
- Sa
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Susan