STATON
Staton
Origin and Meaning Staton is an English surname of locational origin. It is derived from various places called Staunton in England. The name Staunton itself comes from the Old English words stan meaning "stone" and tun meaning "settlement" or "enclosure". Over time, the surname has evolved to be spelled as Staton.
Distribution The surname Staton is most commonly found in the counties of Staffordshire, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire in England. However, it has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and to countries with significant British diaspora.
Notable People
- Damon Staton (b. 1985) - British musician and songwriter, known for his work with the band "The Staton Brothers".
- Alice Staton (1898-1972) - Noted British author and historian, famous for her research on medieval English architecture.
- Sir George Staton (1747-1822) - Renowned British naval officer who distinguished himself in battles against the French during the Napoleonic Wars.
Legacy The surname Staton carries with it a sense of English heritage and history, representing the lineage of families linked to the various Staunton locations in England. It is a reminder of the people and places that have shaped British culture and society over the centuries.
There are approximately 1,221 people named Staton in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,342nd most common surname in Britain. Around 19 in a million people in Britain are named Staton.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Benjamin
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Matthew
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Robert
Female
- Christine
- Claire
- Emma
- Helen
- Irene
- Jane
- Laura
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Statton
- Staten
- Stayton
- Stanson
- Stainton
- Staddon
- Staiton
- Stamton
- Stannton
- Staneton
- Satton
- Statone
- Stalton
- Stanton
- Starton
- Station
- Statom
- Statten
- Stauton
- Steaton
- Steeton
- Steton
- Stetton
- Stableton
- Stadon
- Stantton
- Stapleton
- Startton
- Stat
- Stathen
- Statin
- Statum
- Stitton
- Stoton
- Stotton
- Stowton
- Stuton
- Stutton
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.