INSTONE
Instone
Instone is a surname of English origin, typically found in the southern part of the United Kingdom. The history of the Instone surname can be traced back to the early medieval period. The name is believed to have originated from Old English words "inn" meaning house or building and "stan" meaning stone, suggesting a location-based or occupational origin.
Individuals bearing the surname Instone have made notable contributions in various fields, including business, academia, and the arts. One prominent figure with the Instone surname is Sir Joseph Instone, a successful entrepreneur in the 19th century who established a thriving shipping company.
The Instone surname is relatively rare but has nonetheless left its mark in British history and culture. Today, descendants of the Instone family can be found across the United Kingdom and beyond, continuing to uphold the heritage and traditions associated with their surname.
There are approximately 559 people named Instone in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Instone.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alastair
- Andrew
- David
- John
- Kenneth
- Mark
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Nigel
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Simon
- Spencer
Female
- Alison
- Caroline
- Emma
- Julie
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Susan
- Wendy