STURLA
Sturla
The surname Sturla is of British origin and believed to have Scandinavian roots. The name is thought to have been brought to the British Isles by Viking settlers during the medieval period.
Etymology: The surname Sturla is derived from the Old Norse personal name Sturla, which itself stems from the word sturla, meaning "obstinate". It is likely that the name was bestowed upon an individual to portray characteristics such as determination, strength, or resilience.
Distribution: The surname Sturla is considered rare, with a limited distribution mainly in regions with historical ties to Viking settlements. While the name may be found in various parts of the UK, it is not as common as some other surnames of British origin.
Notable Individuals: Notable individuals bearing the surname Sturla may be limited due to its rarity. However, those who do carry the name may have rich ancestral ties to the Viking age and potentially embody the characteristics associated with the name, such as persistence and fortitude.
References:
- P. Hanks, R. Coates, and D. McClure, The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2016).
- J. Room, Dictionary of British Surnames (London: UCL Press, 1988).
There are approximately 120 people named Sturla in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Sturla.
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