STAINFORTH
Also recorded as Stain Forth
Stainforth
Stainforth is a distinguished surname of British origin that can be traced back to the region of Yorkshire. The name is of Anglo-Saxon descent and is derived from the Old English words "stan" (stone) and "ford" (ford), indicating a settlement near a stony river crossing. The first documented record of the surname dates back to the 13th century in Yorkshire, England.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Stainforth have been associated with various professions and accomplishments. The name has been linked to landowners, farmers, scholars, and artisans, reflecting the diverse occupations of families that have carried the surname through generations.
The Stainforth family name has also spread geographically over the years, with descendants residing not only in Yorkshire but also in other parts of England and beyond. Many Stainforth families have emigrated to the United States, Canada, Australia, and other countries, contributing to the global dispersion of the name.
The surname Stainforth carries with it a sense of heritage and lineage, connecting individuals to their ancestral roots in Yorkshire and the wider British Isles. Today, individuals with the surname Stainforth can take pride in their family history and the legacy that the name represents.
There are approximately 385 people named Stainforth in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Stainforth.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Duane
- George
- John
- Mark
- Nicholas
- Nick
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
Female
- Deborah
- Elaine
- Elsie
- Gillian
- Hazel
- Helen
- Kathryn
- Linda
- Nicola
- Susan
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