STORRAR
Storrar
*Storrar is a Scottish and Northern English surname derived from the medieval personal name 'Sturrock,' which means 'a place marked by a rock' or 'a rocky place.' The name is of topographic origin, often given to someone who lived near a prominent rock formation or rocky terrain.
Historically, the Storrar surname has been most commonly found in the counties of Northumberland, Durham, and North Yorkshire in England, as well as in the Lowlands of Scotland. Individuals bearing the surname Storrar have been involved in various professions and trades over the centuries, including farming, fishing, and mining.
Notable individuals with the surname Storrar have made contributions in various fields, such as academia, literature, and the arts. The name has also been recorded in local histories and genealogical records, tracing family branches and migration patterns.
Today, the surname Storrar continues to be found in the United Kingdom and beyond, carried by individuals who are part of a diverse and widespread family network. The name remains a testament to the rich history and heritage of the British Isles, reflecting the geological landscape and cultural identity of its bearers.*
There are approximately 595 people named Storrar in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Storrar.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Charles
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Michael
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
- Wilson
Female
- Carol
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Irene
- Janet
- Lorraine
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Pamela
- Sandra