STANWIX
Stanwix
Stanwix is a British surname with origins dating back to the medieval period. The name is primarily locational, deriving from the small village of Stanwix in Cumberland, England. The village itself derived its name from the Old English words "stan" meaning stone, and "wic" meaning dairy farm or village.
The Stanwix surname is a toponymic surname, indicative of a person's association with the village of Stanwix. Individuals bearing the surname may have been residents of or had ancestral roots in the village.
Over time, individuals bearing the Stanwix surname have spread across the United Kingdom and beyond, with variations in spelling and pronunciation occurring due to regional accents and dialects. The surname may also have been anglicised or modified as individuals moved to new areas or countries.
Today, individuals with the surname Stanwix can be found in various parts of the world, maintaining a connection to their ancestral roots in the village of Stanwix. The surname carries with it a sense of heritage, history, and regional identity, reflecting the diverse tapestry of British surnames and their origins.
There are approximately 163 people named Stanwix in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Stanwix.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Eric
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Kenneth
- Paul
- Rhys
- Richard
- William
Female
- Abbie
- Betty
- Carly
- Catherine
- Claire
- Dorothy
- Janet
- Julie
- Lydia
- Nicola
Similar and related surnames
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