STATHERS
Stathers
The surname Stathers is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "stathor," meaning a landing stage or wharf. It is considered to be a locational surname, indicating someone who lived near a wharf or jetty.
The Stathers surname is mainly found in the Yorkshire region of England, particularly in the areas around the Humber Estuary where there were many ports and harbours. Over time, families with the surname Stathers may have migrated to other parts of England and beyond.
Like many surnames, Stathers has seen variations in spelling over the centuries, including Staithers and Stathor. This is not uncommon in the evolution of English surnames.
Individuals with the surname Stathers have likely been involved in maritime industries, trade, or occupations related to water transport due to the origin of the name. The history of the Stathers family name is intertwined with the maritime history and commerce of England, reflecting the importance of these industries in shaping the country's past.
Today, the surname Stathers is relatively rare, but those who bear it carry with them a connection to England's seafaring heritage and the communities that once thrived along its rivers and coastlines.
There are approximately 210 people named Stathers in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Stathers.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Daniel
- David
- Gordon
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Stephen
- Timothy
Female
- Amy
- Diana
- Helen
- Kate
- Katherine
- Michelle
- Rebecca
- Sheila
- Susan
- Zoe
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.