STAKE

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Stake

Stake is a British surname with ancient origins dating back to the medieval period. The surname is derived from the Old English word "staca," which refers to a wooden post or timber stake driven into the ground.

The use of stakes was common in medieval England for various purposes such as marking boundaries, establishing property lines, or even as a means of punishment. As a result, individuals who worked with stakes or lived near areas where stakes were prevalent may have adopted the surname Stake as a way to identify themselves.

Over the centuries, the surname Stake has been recorded in various forms, including Stakke, Stake, and Stakes. It is believed that different regional dialects and variations in spelling contributed to the different forms of the surname.

Today, individuals with the surname Stake can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world as well. The surname may have evolved over time, and descendants of the original bearers of the name have likely branched out into different regions and professions.

The history of the Stake surname is a testament to the enduring nature of surnames and their ability to connect individuals to their ancestral past.

There are approximately 49 people named Stake in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Stake.

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

Chris
Geoffery

Female

Leanne

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