STAPLEHURST
Staplehurst
Staplehurst is an English locational surname derived from the village of Staplehurst in Kent, South East England. The place name "Staplehurst" comes from Old English words stapol meaning 'post' or 'pillar' and hurst meaning 'wooded hill', thus the name loosely translates to 'wooded haven with a pillar'.
The surname Staplehurst likely originated as a way to identify individuals who hailed from or had ancestral ties to the village of Staplehurst. The first recorded instances of the surname date back to the early 17th century.
The presence of the surname Staplehurst is primarily concentrated in the United Kingdom, particularly in the county of Kent. Over time, some bearers of the surname may have migrated to other parts of the country or overseas, contributing to its spread.
Variants of the surname may exist due to regional accents, clerical errors, or deliberate name changes. Staplehurst is a relatively uncommon surname, but those who bear it often take pride in their association with the historic village and its picturesque surroundings.
Famous individuals with the surname Staplehurst are scarce, but the name continues to hold significance for those with ancestral ties to Kent and the village that inspired it.
There are approximately 378 people named Staplehurst in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Staplehurst.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- Colin
- Graham
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Peter
- Philip
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Amanda
- Carol
- Claire
- Clare
- Diana
- Emma
- Julie
- Margaret
- Vera
- Wendy