STAPLEY
Stapley
Stapley is an English surname of locational origin, derived from the village of Stapley in Devon, England. The village name itself comes from the Old English words "stapol" meaning a post or pillar, and "leah" meaning a clearing, indicating a settlement near a post or pillar.
The surname Stapley is found predominantly in the south of England, particularly in Devon, Sussex, and Kent. It is most commonly recorded in historical documents from the 16th century onwards, suggesting its early roots in the medieval period.
Individuals bearing the surname Stapley have been noted in various historical records, including parish registers, census data, and wills, indicating their presence in rural and urban communities across England.
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Overall, the surname Stapley carries a rich history rooted in the English countryside and continues to be a part of the diverse tapestry of British surnames.
Typical given names associated with the Stapley surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Stephen
Female
- Claire
- Emma
- Helen
- Jayne
- Joan
- Joanne
- June
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 1,894 people named Stapley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,402nd most common surname in Britain. Around 29 in a million people in Britain are named Stapley.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Stapley
- Charles Stapley - Actor (1925 to 2011)
- Richard Stapley - Screenwriter (1923 to 2010)
- Harry Stapley - Football player (1883 to 1937)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.