Steggall

Origin of Name: Steggall is a British surname derived from the Old Norse personal name Stigell, a diminutive form of Stikillus.

History: The surname Steggall has its roots in the region of East Anglia in England, where it was predominantly found in Norfolk. It is believed that the name was brought to England by Scandinavian Vikings during the early medieval period.

Notable Individuals:

  • Carol Steggall (b. 1946): An English former racewalker who represented Great Britain in the 1984 and 1988 Summer Olympics.
  • John Steggall (1841–1907): A British landscape artist known for his watercolour paintings of the Norfolk Broads and other East Anglian scenes.

Distribution: The Steggall surname is relatively uncommon, and its distribution is mainly confined to certain regions in the United Kingdom, particularly East Anglia.

Coat of Arms: The Steggall family coat of arms typically features symbols associated with strength, endurance, and loyalty, reflecting characteristics valued by the family over generations.

Variants: Variants of the surname Steggall include Staggal, Stegall, and Stigell.

References:

  • Leslie Dunkling, Adrian Room. The Guinness Book of Names, Guinness Publishing, 1997.
  • P.H. Reaney, R.M. Wilson. A Dictionary of English Surnames, Oxford University Press, 2005.

There are approximately 347 people named Steggall in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Steggall.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • David
  • Jeremy
  • John
  • Mark
  • Martin
  • Nicholas
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Phil
  • Richard
  • Thomas

Female

  • Alison
  • Ann
  • Deborah
  • Jane
  • Joan
  • Kirsty
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Tracey

Similar and related surnames

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