MOUNTSTEPHENS
Mountstephens
Mountstephens is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. It is derived from the Old English words "munt" meaning mountain and "Stephen", a personal name, making it a toponymic surname indicating a connection to an individual or family residing near a mountain associated with someone named Stephen.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Mountstephens dates back to the 14th century in Cornwall, England. The name has connections to the West Country and is most commonly found in Devon and Cornwall. Over the centuries, bearers of the surname have spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond due to migration and emigration patterns.
Individuals bearing the surname Mountstephens have contributed to various fields such as literature, art, academia, and business. The name has a rich history and has been passed down through generations, symbolizing a sense of heritage and familial pride.
Today, Mountstephens remains a relatively uncommon surname, but it continues to be cherished by those who bear it, serving as a link to their ancestral roots and history in the British Isles.
There are approximately 99 people named Mountstephens in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Mountstephens.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adrian
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- James
- Michael
- Neal
- Neil
- Paul
- Peter
- Raymond
- Richard
Female
- Emma
- Jennifer
- Kirsty
- Linda
- Marilyn
- Natalie
- Stacey
- Sylvia
- Tilly
- Valerie