STILLMAN
Stillman
Origin and Meaning Stillman is a surname of British origin derived from the Old English words "stiġl" meaning "quiet" or "still" and "mann" meaning "man". The name likely referred to someone who was calm, composed, or lived in a peaceful place.
Distribution The surname Stillman is found primarily in the United Kingdom and the United States, with a concentration in regions such as London, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire in the UK.
Notable Bearers
- Betty Mae Tiger Jumper Stillman (1926–2011): a Native American artist and tribal leader.
- Alan Stillman (born 1938): an American restaurateur, best known for founding the T.G.I. Friday's restaurant chain.
- Lewis B. Stillman (1856–1941): an American banker and industrialist, founder of the National City Bank of New York.
Variants Variants of the surname Stillman include Still, Stillmann, and Stillmon.
Coat of Arms The coat of arms associated with the Stillman surname features a shield divided into two parts, with a background of blue and gold, symbolic of loyalty and generosity. The shield is adorned with a lion rampant, representing courage and leadership.
There are approximately 533 people named Stillman in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Stillman.
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
- Andrew
- David
- Glen
- James
- John
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Anna
- Barbara
- Helen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sandra
- Sara
- Sarah
- Vivien