Stonebank

Stonebank is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English words stan meaning "stone" and baenc meaning "bench" or "bank." This suggests that an ancestral bearer of the surname may have lived near a stone bench or a significant rocky area.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Stonebank dates back to the 13th century in Norfolk, England. Over the centuries, the surname has spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.

The Stonebank family name is associated with individuals of diverse backgrounds and professions. From farmers to merchants and artisans, the surname has been borne by people engaged in myriad occupations throughout history.

Today, individuals bearing the surname Stonebank can be found across the United Kingdom and in other countries where British settlers have established communities.

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In conclusion, the surname Stonebank carries a rich history and serves as a reminder of the ancestral roots and heritage of the bearers of this distinctive British surname.

There are approximately 135 people named Stonebank in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Stonebank.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Adrian
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Harold
  • Karl
  • Kenneth
  • Leslie
  • Mark
  • Raymond
  • Stewart
  • Virgil
  • Walter

Female

  • Denise
  • Elaine
  • Elizabeth
  • Elsie
  • Heather
  • Marie
  • Mary
  • Nicola
  • Vanessa
  • Victoria

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