STATHER
Also recorded as St Ather
Stather
Stather is a surname of English origin, particularly prevalent in the Yorkshire region of England. The name is derived from the Old English word "staether," which means a wharf or landing place for vessels. The surname likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked at or lived near a wharf or dockyard.
The Stather surname can be traced back to medieval times in Yorkshire, where the ancestral seat of the Stather family was believed to be located. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the Stather surname have spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, contributing to the global diaspora of British surnames.
Notable individuals with the surname Stather have made contributions in various fields, including but not limited to business, academia, and the arts. The surname Stather carries a sense of heritage and connection to England's maritime history, reflecting the importance of trade and seafaring activities in shaping British identity.
Today, the surname Stather continues to be borne by individuals around the world, serving as a reminder of the rich tapestry of British surnames and the diverse roots of the British people.
There are approximately 372 people named Stather in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Stather.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Charles
- Darren
- Dave
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Mike
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- William
Female
- Angeline
- Annette
- Brenda
- Caroline
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Ruth
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tracey
Similar and related surnames
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