STAPLEFORD
Stapleford
Stapleford is an English surname of locational origin. It derives from several places named Stapleford in England, the most notable being Stapleford in Nottinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, and Leicestershire. The name is thought to have originated from the Old English words "stapol" meaning post or pillar, and "ford" indicating a river crossing.
The first recorded instance of the surname dates back to the early 13th century in Nottinghamshire. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the Stapleford surname have been found throughout England and beyond, as the result of migration and settlement.
The Stapleford surname is associated with branches of the family that have resided in various regions, contributing to local communities. The bearers of the name have been involved in a range of professions and activities, from agriculture to trade and more contemporary pursuits.
Today, the Stapleford surname continues to be present around the world due to global migration and dispersal of families. The name remains an integral part of British surnames, reflecting the rich history and geography of the region.
There are approximately 296 people named Stapleford in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Stapleford.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Andrew
- David
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Raymond
- Stuart
- Timothy
Female
- Charlotte
- Gemma
- Helen
- Jane
- Joanne
- Karen
- Kelly
- Melanie
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Sinade
- Susan
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