STELLING

Stelling

The surname Stelling is of English origin and is believed to derive from several possible sources. One of the most plausible origins is from the Old English word "stelling" which means a narrow strip of land or a causeway. This suggests that the surname may have been used to describe someone who lived by such a feature or a path across marshy ground.

Another possible source of the surname Stelling is the existence of a place in the United Kingdom called Stelling. This location may have given rise to the surname as people adopted it to indicate their origin or association with that place.

The earliest known record of the Stelling surname dates back to the medieval period in England. Over time, the name has evolved and spread throughout the country and beyond, becoming a relatively uncommon but distinct surname.

Individuals with the surname Stelling have been noted in various historical records, indicating their presence in different regions of England at different points in time. The distribution of the surname suggests that families bearing this name may have been associated with agriculture, land ownership, or other local trades or customs.

Today, the surname Stelling remains a part of British heritage and continues to be borne by individuals around the world who can trace their ancestry back to England.

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

• Barry
• Christopher
• David
• Graham
• Ian
• James
• Jeffrey
• John
• Mark
• Peter
• Richard
• William

Female

• Alison
• Brenda
• Christine
• Deborah
• Elaine
• Julie
• Laura
• Mary
• Me
• Nicola
• Patricia
• Sarah
• Wendy

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