STIDSTON
Stidston
Stidston is a surname of English origin, believed to have originated from the village of Stidston, which is located in the county of Devon in South West England. The name Stidston is thought to have derived from the Old English personal name "Stithan", combined with "tun", which means settlement or enclosure.
The earliest known recording of the Stidston surname dates back to the 16th century in the parish records of Stoke Gabriel in Devon. Over the centuries, the Stidston surname has been primarily concentrated in the counties of Devon and Cornwall in the UK.
Individuals with the surname Stidston have been connected to various professions and walks of life, reflecting the diverse history and heritage of the British Isles. Today, the Stidston surname continues to be borne by families across the UK and around the world, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames.
References:
- Reaney, P.H., & Wilson, R.M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 135 people named Stidston in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Stidston.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Bruce
- Colin
- David
- Geoffrey
- Ian
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Piers
- Richard
- Robert
- Scott
Female
- Amy
- Claire
- Elaine
- Fiona
- Francesca
- Johanna
- Lilian
- Pauline
- Sandra
- Sara
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