STOWER
Stower
The surname Stower is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English word "stÅwer," which means a person who operated a 'stow', a term used to describe a site for the storage of goods or merchandise. The surname likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked in a storehouse or warehouse.
The earliest recorded instance of the Stower surname dates back to the 14th century in England. Variants of the name include Stowers, Stowerd, and Stowers.
The distribution of the Stower surname in the United Kingdom is quite rare, with most occurrences concentrated in regions with historical connections to Anglo-Saxon settlements.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Stower have been involved in various professions and activities, reflecting the diverse occupations associated with the management of goods and resources.
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In contemporary times, the Stower surname continues to be passed down through generations, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 226 people named Stower in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Stower.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Colin
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Ronald
- Scott
- Timothy
Female
- Anna
- Audrey
- Beverley
- Emma
- Hannah
- Jane
- Janine
- Karen
- Kelly
- Miriam
- Rachel
- Rosemary
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
- Stowers
- Stear
- Staehr
- Star
- Stears
- Stair
- Stahr
- Stare
- Starr
- Starz
- Stars
- Steare
- Staw
- Stowe
- Steer
- Steere
- Steers
- Stehr
- Steir
- Steirs
- Ster
- Stera
- Stere
- Steri
- Sterr
- Stery
- Stier
- Stiers
- Stir
- Stoar
- Stoer
- Stoor
- Stor
- Stora
- Store
- Stores
- Storo
- Storr
- Stors
- Story
- Storz
- Stour
- Stours
- Stur
- Styer
- Styers
- Staer
- Stahre
- Starre
- Starrow
- Steares
- Steary
- Steiro
- Steras
- Sterea
- Sterie
- Sterrey
- Sterrie
- Sterrow
- Sterry
- Stert
- Steuri
- Stirr
- Storah
- Storay
- Storc
- Stord
- Storer
- Storey
- Storf
- Storie
- Stork
- Storm
- Storn
- Storp
- Storre
- Storrs
- Stort
- Storye
- Stowar
- Stoyer
- Sture
- Sturr
- Sturrow
- Sturs
- Sturz
- Szter
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