Stickney

Stickney is an English surname of locational origin, deriving from the village of Stickney in Lincolnshire, England. The village's name is believed to come from the Old English personal name "Sticca" combined with "-inga" meaning "the people of", and "-eg" meaning "island" or "dry ground in a wetland".

The Stickney family has ancient roots in Lincolnshire, with records dating back to the medieval period. The surname has spread to different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond through migration and trade.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Stickney include British author Francis Tickner Stickney, known for his works on natural history, and American educator Edward Stickney.

Today, the surname Stickney is relatively uncommon, but individuals with this surname can be found across the globe, particularly in English-speaking countries linked to British colonial history.

In conclusion, the surname Stickney is steeped in the history of Lincolnshire and has expanded beyond its origins to become a part of the diverse tapestry of British surnames.

There are approximately 162 people named Stickney in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Stickney.

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

  • Daniel
  • Darren
  • Francis
  • Guy
  • Kevin
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Symon
  • Terry
  • Timothy
  • William

Female

  • Beth
  • Carole
  • Dorothy
  • Emma
  • Helen
  • Holly
  • Jennifer
  • Jenny
  • Joanne
  • Juanita
  • Judith
  • Kathryn
  • Kylie
  • Pamela
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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