Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
STAPLETON
There are approximately 7,505 people named Stapleton in the UK. That makes it the 1,442nd most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 119 are named Stapleton.
Region of origin
British Isles
Country of origin
England
Language of origin
English
Religion of origin
Christian
Classification
English
Location or Geographical Feature
Related and similar surnames
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Stabelton
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Stapellton
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Satopleton
Stampleton
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The Stapleton surname in historical dictionaries
An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
(origin: Saxon.) From stapel, stapol, stapula, a staple, fastening, stake, and ton,--a town inclosed or fenced round with stakes.
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
STAPLETON. This ancient flnnlly derived their name from tlie lordship of Stapleton on the river Tees, in the bishopric of Durham. They sprang from Nicholas de Stapleton, 17. King John, whose son, the warlike Sir Miles, was created Baron Stapleton in 1313. The Irish Sta
Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.