STICKINGS
Stickings
Stickings is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English word "stocc," meaning post or tree stump, and the suffix "-ing," indicating descendant of or belonging to.
The Stickings surname has been recorded in various parts of the United Kingdom, with concentrations in regions such as East Anglia, East Midlands, and South East England. The name has historical roots dating back to medieval times, suggesting that it likely originated as a topographic or locational surname, indicating a person who lived near a prominent tree stump or post.
Individuals bearing the surname Stickings have been part of diverse professions and occupations throughout history, reflecting the varied paths taken by families with this surname. Notable bearers of the Stickings surname have been documented in fields such as military service, agriculture, trade, and beyond.
The Stickings surname, like many English surnames, often underwent changes in spelling over the centuries due to factors such as dialectical variations and phonetic influences. Variants of the name could include Sticking, Stickens, or Stickens.
The Stickings surname remains a part of Britain's rich tapestry of surnames, representing a piece of the country's linguistic and cultural heritage.
There are approximately 277 people named Stickings in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Stickings.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- David
- Gary
- Jason
- Jon
- Kenneth
- Kevin
- Mark
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Reg
Female
- Alison
- Claire
- Faye
- Joanne
- Linda
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tracey
Similar and related surnames
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