STAIRMAND
Stairmand
Stairmand is a British surname of Scottish origin, primarily found in the region of Fife. The name is derived from the Old English word "stige" meaning "path" or "passage," and "mund" meaning "protection" or "guardian." Thus, Stairmand may have originally denoted a person responsible for overseeing or guarding a pathway or a passageway.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Stairmand date back to the 17th century in Scotland, particularly in the parishes of Flisk and Monimail in Fife. Over the centuries, the name has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom, though it remains most concentrated in Scotland.
Members of the Stairmand family have been involved in various professions, including agriculture, trade, and skilled crafts. Some notable individuals bearing the surname have made contributions to their respective fields, enriching the legacy of the Stairmand name.
Today, individuals with the surname Stairmand can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world, often carrying on the traditions of their ancestors while embracing the opportunities of the modern age.
There are approximately 106 people named Stairmand in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Stairmand.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- George
- James
- John
- Mark
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Raymond
- Terence
- William
Female
- Dawn
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Joan
- Justine
- Leanne
- Margaret
- Maureen
- Orla
- Sarah
- Tracy