SILVERSTONE
Silverstone
Silverstone is a surname of English origin that has historical roots in the United Kingdom. The name is locational in nature, meaning it originally denoted a person who hailed from the village of Silverstone in Northamptonshire, England.
The village of Silverstone is best known for its famous Silverstone Circuit, a motor racing circuit that hosts the British Grand Prix. The name "Silverstone" itself is believed to derive from Old English, with "silver" possibly referring to the silver deposits or shining appearance of the local stones in the area.
Individuals bearing the surname Silverstone may have ancestral ties to the village or may have adopted the name for other reasons. The surname can be found in historical records and genealogical archives, often associated with families from the Northamptonshire region.
Notable individuals with the surname Silverstone include Alicia Silverstone, an American actress known for her roles in films such as "Clueless" and "Batman & Robin."
Overall, the surname Silverstone carries a sense of English heritage and geographical connection to a specific region in the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 374 people named Silverstone in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Silverstone.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Daniel
- David
- Douglas
- Jeremy
- Mark
- Michael
- Peter
- Philip
- Robert
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Alexandra
- Catherine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Esther
- Jacqueline
- Katherine
- Mary
- Melanie
- Natalie
- Ruth
- Sarah
- Sheila
Similar and related surnames
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