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

  • William Storrier (1812-1866): Noted Scottish architect known for his work on several prominent buildings in Edinburgh.

  • 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

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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