STORRIER
Storrier
Origin and Meaning
Storrier is a surname of Scottish origin, derived from the Old Norse personal name "Storer" which means "bullock" or "steer". The surname is believed to have been introduced to Scotland during the Viking invasions in the early medieval period.
Distribution and Popularity
The surname Storrier is relatively rare, with the majority of bearers found in Scotland and Northern England. It is not a widely spread surname and is most commonly found in its original areas of origin.
Notable Bearers
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William Storrier (1812-1866): Noted Scottish architect known for his work on several prominent buildings in Edinburgh.
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Gwendoline Storrier Steedman (1913-2006): Acclaimed British artist and painter known for her vibrant and expressive landscape paintings.
Variants
Variants of the Storrier surname include Storer, Storrer, and Storar, reflecting the different spelling variations that have emerged over time.
There are approximately 172 people named Storrier in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Storrier.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Angus
- Bernard
- Charles
- Christopher
- Derek
- Fergus
- George
- Ian
- James
- John
- Kenneth
- Neil
- William
Female
- Carol
- Debbie
- Elaine
- Fiona
- Jane
- Joyce
- Linda
- Lisa
- Michelle
- Susan
- Tracy