STAPLES
Staples
The surname Staples is of English origin, derived from the Middle English word "stapel" which means "post" or "pillar." It is an occupational surname that likely referred to someone who worked as a maker or seller of posts or stakes. The name Staples could also have been given to a person who lived near a prominent post or pillar.
The surname Staples has been recorded in English records since the 13th century, and has been found in various regions of the United Kingdom. Over time, families with the surname Staples have spread to different parts of the world including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Staples include William Staples (1763-1831), an English clergyman and writer, and Chris Staples (b. 1980), a British entrepreneur known for founding the office retail company Staples Inc.
Today, the surname Staples continues to be borne by families in the United Kingdom and around the globe, maintaining a connection to its historical origins in the traditional occupations and local landmarks of the British Isles.
There are approximately 5,593 people named Staples in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,691st most common surname in Britain. Around 86 in a million people in Britain are named Staples.
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
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
Female
- Angela
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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