STAPYLTON
Stapylton
Stapylton is an ancient and distinguished British surname with roots dating back to the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name is of locational origin, derived from the Old English word "stapol" meaning "pillar" or "post," and "tun" meaning "settlement" or "enclosure." The surname is believed to have originated from Stapleton, a village in Yorkshire.
The first recorded instance of the Stapylton surname is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of England and Wales commissioned by William the Conqueror. The survey records a William de Stapleton as a landowner in Yorkshire, indicating the family's early presence in the region.
Over the centuries, the Stapylton family rose to prominence, holding various titles and positions of authority. They were known for their loyalty to the Crown and their service in the military and government. The family seat was Stapylton Hall in Yorkshire, a stately home that served as a centre of power and influence for generations.
The Stapylton surname has seen various spellings over time, including Stapleton, Stapilton, and Stappleton. The name has spread beyond its Yorkshire origins, with branches of the family settling in different parts of the country and even overseas.
Today, the Stapylton surname continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, preserving the legacy and heritage of this ancient and illustrious family.
There are approximately 149 people named Stapylton in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Stapylton.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Daniel
- David
- Ian
- Jamie
- John
- Joseph
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- William
Female
- Ann
- Belinda
- Bery
- Carol
- Christine
- Emma
- Kate
- Laura
- Ruth
- Susan
- Victoria