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Isted
Isted is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origins, believed to have originated from the location of East Istead, a hamlet in the county of Kent in southeast England. The surname is classified as a habitational name, indicating that the original bearers were likely residents of East Istead or were associated with the area.
The name Isted is recorded in historical documents dating back to medieval times, suggesting its long-standing presence in British history. Variants of the surname include Isted, Istede, and Ystede.
Individuals bearing the surname Isted have been notable figures in various aspects of British society over the centuries, contributing to fields such as academia, the arts, and public service. The surname continues to exist today, with bearers found in different parts of the United Kingdom and around the world.
Research into the origins, history, and distribution of the surname Isted is ongoing, with genealogists and historians delving deeper into the family lineages and connections associated with this venerable British surname.
There are approximately 1,286 people named Isted in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,067th most common surname in Britain. Around 20 in a million people in Britain are named Isted.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Christopher
- Colin
- Daniel
- David
- Dean
- John
- Mervyn
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Tim
Female
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jane
- Lisa
- Michelle
- Rebecca
- Sally
- Sarah
- Stacy
- Susan