STAPLETON
Also recorded as Sta Pleton
Stapleton
Stapleton is an English surname with origins dating back to the medieval period. The name is derived from several places in England called Stapleton, which means "the farm by the stapol" in Old English, referring to a post or pillar.
History
The Stapleton surname is believed to have originated in various locations across England, including Stapleton in Gloucestershire, Leicestershire, Somerset, and Yorkshire. The name was often associated with landowners and farmers in these regions during the Middle Ages.
Notable Individuals
- Miles Stapleton (1290-1364): An English knight and nobleman who served as the Lord of the Manor of Bedale in Yorkshire.
- Bartholomew Stapleton (1535-1598): A Catholic priest and controversialist known for his theological writings during the Elizabethan era.
- Sir James Stapleton (1788-1859): A British naval commander who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became an admiral in the Royal Navy.
Modern Use
Today, the surname Stapleton remains relatively common in Britain and is borne by individuals across various professions and walks of life. It continues to be a part of the country's rich genealogical tapestry, reflecting England's historical ties to agriculture and land ownership.
References
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A dictionary of English surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford dictionary of family names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 6,756 people named Stapleton in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,392nd most common surname in Britain. Around 104 in a million people in Britain are named Stapleton.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
Female
- Barbara
- Catherine
- Emma
- Helen
- Jane
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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