STAUNTON
Staunton
Staunton is a surname of English origin, believed to have Anglo-Saxon roots. The name derives from the Old English word "stan" meaning stone and "tun" meaning settlement or enclosure. As such, it is thought to have originally referred to someone living near a stony settlement or enclosure.
The name Staunton has been recorded in various forms throughout history, including Staneton, Stoneton, and Staunton. The surname is most commonly found in England, particularly in the counties of Worcestershire, Herefordshire, and Staffordshire.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Staunton include the English actress Imelda Staunton, known for her roles on stage and screen, and Sir George Thomas Staunton, a British diplomat and sinologist who played a key role in early relations between Britain and China.
The surname Staunton has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, reflecting its widespread distribution and long history in England. Today, it continues to be a relatively common surname in the United Kingdom and beyond.
There are approximately 1,450 people named Staunton in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,492nd most common surname in Britain. Around 22 in a million people in Britain are named Staunton.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- David
- James
- Jason
- John
- Joseph
- Mark
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Thomas
Female
- Bridget
- Camilla
- Caroline
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Hannah
- Jacqueline
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
- Theresa
Similar and related surnames
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