STILGOE
Stilgoe
Stilgoe is an English surname of Old Norse origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval era. The name is believed to have derived from the Old Norse personal name "Stigandr," meaning "path" or "footstep," combined with the Old English word "gāra," denoting a triangular piece of land left after ploughing. This amalgamation of elements gives rise to the surname Stilgoe, which signified someone living near a footpath or triangular piece of land.
The earliest recorded instance of the Stilgoe surname dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appeared as "Estigandr." Over the centuries, the spelling and pronunciation of the surname evolved, eventually settling on Stilgoe.
Historically, individuals bearing the surname Stilgoe were primarily found in the southeastern counties of England, particularly in areas such as Essex and Kent. The name's distribution gradually spread to other regions across the country as population movements and societal changes took place.
Today, the Stilgoe surname remains relatively uncommon, but individuals bearing this name can be found across the United Kingdom and beyond, often with diverse occupations and interests. The surname Stilgoe carries with it a sense of heritage and ancestry, linking modern-day bearers to their medieval forebears and the landscapes they once inhabited.
There are approximately 347 people named Stilgoe in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Stilgoe.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Attn
- Christopher
- David
- Duncan
- Gordon
- Ian
- James
- Joseph
- Martin
- Michael
- Philip
- Richard
- Sean
Female
- Alice
- Christine
- Holly
- Jacqueline
- Margaret
- Rachael
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
- Teresa
- Zoe
Similar and related surnames
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