STOTEN
Stoten
Stoten is a British surname with origins that can be traced back to medieval times. The surname is derived from the Old English personal name Stotan, meaning "little horse". This suggests that the original bearers of the name may have been associated with horses or possibly derived from a person who had the characteristics of a horse.
The surname Stoten is most commonly found in the southern part of England, particularly in the counties of Sussex and Kent. Over the centuries, bearers of the surname have spread to other parts of the country and beyond, including to the United States, Canada, Australia, and other former British colonies.
Notable individuals with the surname Stoten have made contributions in various fields, including academia, business, and the arts. The surname has also been transmitted through generations, reflecting the family histories and genealogies of those who bear it.
Today, the surname Stoten continues to be passed down to new generations, maintaining its place as part of the rich tapestry of British surnames.
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There are approximately 402 people named Stoten in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Stoten.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Chris
- David
- Graham
- James
- John
- Lee
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Raymond
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Emma
- Irene
- Jennifer
- Patricia
- Pauline
- Samantha
- Sandra
- Sheila
- Susan
- Veronica