STOLWORTHY
Stolworthy
Stolworthy is a surname of English origin, believed to be locational in nature. The surname is thought to have originated from any of the various places in England named "Stalworthy" or "Stolworthy". These place names are derived from the Old English words "stall" meaning place or fold, and "worth" meaning an enclosure or farmstead.
Records indicate that individuals bearing the surname Stolworthy have been predominantly found in the counties of Devon and Somerset. The first instances of the surname date back to the early medieval period, suggesting a long history associated with the name.
Over the centuries, the Stolworthy family name has been passed down through generations, signifying lineage and heritage. The name's bearers would have been connected to the land they lived on or worked, reflecting the importance of agriculture and rural life in England's history.
Today, individuals with the surname Stolworthy can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world, owing to migrations and global movements. The name continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, symbolising ancestral ties and a shared history.
There are approximately 406 people named Stolworthy in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Stolworthy.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Andy
- David
- Gary
- Ian
- John
- Lee
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robin
Female
- Ann
- Jane
- Joanne
- Julie
- Leanne
- Lisa
- Lorna
- Marie
- Nicola
- Ruth
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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