Stonelake

Origin and Meaning: Stonelake is an English surname of toponymic origin, deriving from the Old English words "stan" meaning "stone" and "lacu" meaning "stream." This surname likely referred to someone who lived by a stream near a stony area.

Variants: Variants of the Stonelake surname may include Stonelec, Stonelache, Stanelake, and Stonlake.

Distribution: The Stonelake surname is mainly found in the South West of England, particularly in the county of Devon.

Famous Individuals: One of the notable individuals bearing the Stonelake surname is Thomas Stonelake (1805-1856), a British artist known for his landscape paintings.

Historical Records: The earliest recorded instance of the Stonelake surname dates back to the early 14th century in Devon, where a family with this name held land. Over the centuries, individuals with the Stonelake surname have been found in various records, ranging from parish registers to census documents.

Coat of Arms: The Stonelake family may have had their own coat of arms, which would typically feature symbols representing strength, endurance, or elements related to stones and streams.

Modern-day: In contemporary times, the Stonelake surname continues to be passed down through generations, with individuals bearing the name found in different parts of the United Kingdom and around the world.

References:

  • Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1997.
  • Lowe, Mark A. Patronymica Britannica: A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. Morton & Co., 1860.
  • The Stonelake Family History. Retrieved from www.stonelakefamilyhistory.org

There are approximately 204 people named Stonelake in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Stonelake.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • Barry
  • Frank
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Neil
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Philip
  • Ronald
  • Stephen

Female

  • Anna
  • Elsie
  • Emma
  • Gemma
  • Helen
  • Kimberley
  • Laura
  • Margaret
  • Phyllis
  • Sandra

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