Staight

Staight is a surname that is of English origin. The name is believed to have derived from the Middle English word "stight," meaning "to arrange" or "to put in order." The surname may have been used to describe a person who was neat, well-organised, or had a meticulous nature.

The distribution of the Staight surname in the United Kingdom is relatively low, with the name often being concentrated in certain regions.

Due to its English roots, the surname Staight has likely been passed down through generations and may be associated with particular families or lineages. Like many surnames, Staight may have undergone variations in spelling over time.

Individuals bearing the surname Staight may have connections to historical events, local communities, or notable figures. Research into one's family history can provide insight into the origins and significance of the Staight surname for a particular individual or family.

Overall, the surname Staight is a distinctive and potentially fascinating part of British genealogy and history.

There are approximately 131 people named Staight in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Staight.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • David
  • Harold
  • Joseph
  • Kevin
  • Lawrence
  • Martyn
  • Matthew
  • Michael
  • Robert
  • Thomas
  • Tobias

Female

  • Christine
  • Hayley
  • Janet
  • Jennifer
  • Juliana
  • Kathleen
  • Katie
  • Laura
  • Leigh
  • Maureen
  • Muriel

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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