OSTLE
Ostle
The surname Ostle is of English origin, originally derived from the Old English word "othwistle", meaning a small bundle of sticks used as a signal or landmark. The name may have originated as an occupational surname for someone who made or carried these distinctive markers.
The earliest records of the surname Ostle date back to the 13th century in the county of Yorkshire, England. Over time, branches of the Ostle family spread to other parts of England, with concentrations found in counties such as Lancashire, Devon, and Cornwall.
Variants of the surname Ostle include Ostell, Oxtle, and Ostell. The name is relatively rare, with only a small number of individuals bearing the surname Ostle recorded in modern times.
Notable individuals with the surname Ostle include Henry Ostle, a prominent merchant in 18th-century London, and Emily Ostle, a suffragette who campaigned for women's voting rights in the early 20th century.
The Ostle surname carries a sense of heritage and tradition, reflecting a connection to the history and culture of England. The name continues to be passed down through generations, preserving a link to the past for those who bear it.
There are approximately 575 people named Ostle in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Ostle.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Donald
- Douglas
- James
- John
- Kenneth
- Mark
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Thomas
- Trevor
- William
Female
- Andrea
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jane
- Jean
- Margaret
- Mary
- Susan