STOBART
Stobart
Stobart is a British surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The surname is of locational origin, derived from the village of Stobart in Cumberland, England. The village's name is derived from the Old English words "stoppa," meaning post or stump, and "beorg," meaning hill.
The Stobart surname is predominantly found in the northern counties of England, particularly in Cumbria and Northumberland. The name may have been taken on by families who lived in or near the village of Stobart, or who may have migrated from the area to other parts of England.
The Stobart surname has variant spellings including Stobbart and Stobert. Over the centuries, the name has spread to other English-speaking countries, particularly Australia, Canada, and the United States, as a result of migration and settlement.
Notable individuals bearing the Stobart surname include Eddie Stobart, the founder of Eddie Stobart Ltd, a prominent British logistics company known for its distinctive green and red lorries.
The Stobart surname continues to be passed down through generations, preserving a connection to the history and heritage of the village of Stobart and its surrounding areas.
There are approximately 834 people named Stobart in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,510th most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Stobart.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Chris
- Christopher
- David
- Doug
- Edward
- Jeremy
- John
- Jonathan
- Keith
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Steve
- William
Female
- Cherida
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Shirley
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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