MEPSTED
Mepsted
Mepsted is a surname of English origin, believed to have originated from the Old English name "Mapelstede," which means "maple place." The surname is most commonly found in the southeast of England, particularly in the counties of Kent and Sussex.
The first recorded instance of the Mepsted surname dates back to the 14th century in the 1381 Poll Tax records for the county of Kent, where individuals with the surname were listed. Over the centuries, the Mepsted family name has been passed down through generations, with some branches of the family establishing deep roots in their respective communities.
Mepsted family members have been involved in a variety of occupations, including agriculture, trades, and military service. The surname has maintained a presence in the English countryside and is linked to various rural communities.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Mepsted can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, due to migration and emigration patterns over the years. The Mepsted name continues to be a part of British heritage and genealogy, with many family members taking pride in their ancestral connections and history.
There are approximately 138 people named Mepsted in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Mepsted.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Christopher
- Colin
- David
- Graham
- James
- Nigel
- Peter
- Piers
- Roger
- Simon
- Stephen
- Terence
Female
- Angela
- Barbara
- Claire
- Diane
- Doris
- Elizabeth
- Natalie
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Wendy