Stone

Origin and Meaning

Stone is an English surname derived from the Old English word "stan," which means stone or rock. The surname may have originally been a metonymic occupational name for someone who worked with stone, such as a stonemason or a quarryman.

History

The surname Stone dates back to the early medieval period in England. It was first found in various counties such as Kent, Devon, and Suffolk. The name spread throughout England and is now one of the most common surnames in the country.

Notable People

  • Oliver Stone (b. 1946): American film director and screenwriter known for his films such as "Platoon," "JFK," and "Natural Born Killers."

  • Sharon Stone (b. 1958): American actress and producer recognized for her roles in films like "Basic Instinct," "Casino," and "The Quick and the Dead."

  • Emma Stone (b. 1988): American actress and Academy Award winner for her role in the film "La La Land."

Variants

Variants of the surname Stone include Stoan, Stane, and Stain.

There are approximately 40,048 people named Stone in the UK. That makes it the 186th most common surname in Britain. Around 615 in a million people in Britain are named Stone.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

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
  • Christopher
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Robert

Female

  • Angela
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Karen
  • Linda
  • Margaret
  • Nicola
  • Patricia
  • Rebecca
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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