STURT
Sturt
Sturt is an English surname that originated from the Old English word "styrt," meaning 'taut' or 'tight.' The name is of toponymic origin, derived from various locations in England named 'Sturt' or 'Sturte,' such as Sturtevant.
The Sturt surname is predominantly found in the southern counties of England, particularly in Wiltshire, Hampshire, and Sussex. The earliest recordings of the name date back to the medieval period, with variations such as Sturte, Sturts, and Sturtt being used interchangeably.
Famous bearers of the Sturt surname include the renowned Australian explorer Captain Charles Sturt (1795–1869), whose expeditions into the Australian interior were instrumental in mapping and exploring the continent's geography.
The Sturt surname continues to be prevalent in England and beyond, with descendants of the ancient lineage residing in various parts of the world, retaining a connection to their English roots.
There are approximately 1,165 people named Sturt in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,562nd most common surname in Britain. Around 18 in a million people in Britain are named Sturt.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Clifford
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jennifer
- Laura
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan