Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
STAPLETON
As described in historical dictionaries
An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
(origin: Saxon.) From stapel, stapol, stapula, a staple, fastening, stake, and ton,--a town inclosed or fenced round with stakes.
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
STAPLETON. This ancient flnnlly derived their name from tlie lordship of Stapleton on the river Tees, in the bishopric of Durham. They sprang from Nicholas de Stapleton, 17. King John, whose son, the warlike Sir Miles, was created Baron Stapleton in 1313. The Irish Sta
Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
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