UPSTONE
Upstone
Origin and Meaning Upstone is a surname of English origin. It is a locational surname derived from the Old English words "upp" meaning "above" and "stan" meaning "stone". The name likely referred to someone who lived by a prominent stone or rock formation or on higher ground.
Distribution The surname Upstone is most commonly found in the counties of Somerset and Devon in the South West of England. Over time, individuals with the surname Upstone have spread to other parts of the country and even beyond, particularly as a result of migration.
Notable Individuals
- Sir Arthur Upstone (1883–1969): A distinguished British military officer who served in both World War I and World War II, rising to the rank of Major General.
- Sally Upstone (b. 1980): A contemporary British artist known for her abstract paintings inspired by nature and traditional British landscapes.
Variants Variants of the surname Upstone may include Upston and Upstun, reflecting variations in spelling over time and different regional accents and dialects in England.
Coat of Arms The Upstone family coat of arms features symbols such as stones or rocks, often depicted in a heraldic shield alongside colours and other distinctive elements that may have been specific to individual families within the broader Upstone clan.
Legacy The surname Upstone, though not among the most common in Britain, has a rich history and has contributed numerous individuals to various spheres of British society over the centuries. Today, descendants of the Upstone family can be found across the UK and in other parts of the world, continuing to carry forward their family name and heritage.
There are approximately 319 people named Upstone in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Upstone.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- David
- John
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Simon
- Stephen
- Steve
- Steven
Female
- Amanda
- Anne
- Diane
- Gayle
- Gillian
- Joan
- Kate
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sheila
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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