STACE
Stace
Stace is an English surname of medieval origin, derived from the Anglo-Saxon personal name "Stige" or "Stig" and the suffix "-son", meaning "son of Stige". The name Stace is primarily found in England and has various spelling variations including Stacey, Stayce, and Stays.
The surname Stace is thought to have originated in the East Anglia region of England and is associated with the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire. The first recorded instance of the Stace surname appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a landowner named Stace is listed.
Throughout history, individuals with the surname Stace have been notable in various fields, including literature, sports, and academia. This surname has spread to other English-speaking countries through immigration and is relatively uncommon but still present in contemporary England.
The coat of arms associated with the Stace surname features distinctive heraldic symbols that represent the family's values and history. These symbols typically include elements like shields, crests, and mottoes that are unique to the Stace lineage.
In modern times, individuals with the surname Stace continue to contribute to diverse sectors of society, reflecting the longstanding presence and significance of this surname in British history and culture.
There are approximately 987 people named Stace in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,445th most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Stace.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brian
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
Female
- Alison
- Catherine
- Christine
- Emma
- Fiona
- Jane
- Jean
- Joan
- Linda
- Maureen
- Patricia
- Sally
- Sarah
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
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