Stych

Surname Origin: English

Meaning: The surname Stych is of locational origin, deriving from the village of Stych in the county of Staffordshire, England.

History: The Stych surname has ancient roots in Staffordshire, where the Stych family held a seat as Lords of the Manor. The Stych village is listed in the Domesday Book of 1086, a historical record commissioned by William the Conqueror. Over the centuries, the Stych family name spread to various parts of England, with notable branches established in different regions.

Variants: Variants of the Stych surname include Styche and Stitch.

Notable Individuals: The name Stych can be traced back through various records, with notable individuals bearing the surname found throughout British history. Although no widely recognized figures have brought fame to the Stych name, many individuals have contributed to their local communities and various fields of work.

References:

  1. Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary. Genealogical Publishing Company, 1912.
  2. Reaney, Percy H., and Wilson, Richard M., A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1991.

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Please note that the information provided here is based on historical records and research into the Stych surname. Individual family histories may vary.

There are approximately 136 people named Stych in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Stych.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Adam
  • Bernard
  • Carl
  • Christopher
  • Howard
  • John
  • Joseph
  • Mark
  • Matthew
  • Michael
  • Paul

Female

  • Deborah
  • Debra
  • Edith
  • Janet
  • Jill
  • Kelly
  • Lisa
  • Madeleine
  • Margaret
  • Rachel

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