Show ContentsStote History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Stote surname is generally thought to derive from the Middle English word "stott," meaning a "steer," or "bull." As such it was likely originally an occupational name for a cattleman, or perhaps a nickname. Some instances of the name are thought to have come from the Viking name Stoti, which likely arrived with the 9th century Norse colonization of Northern England, and Scotland.

Early Origins of the Stote family

The surname Stote was first found in Yorkshire, where Gamell Stot was the first listed on the Pipe Rolls of 1166. Over one hundred years later, John Stotte was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1296. A few years later Elena la Stott was listed in the Colchester Rolls of 1312. This latter reference of great interest as women were rarely listed in any rolls until hundreds of years later.

Early History of the Stote family

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Stote Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Stot, Stott and others.

Early Notables of the Stote family

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Ireland Migration of the Stote family to Ireland

Some of the Stote family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.


Australia Stote migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Stote Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • William Stote, English convict from Southampton, who was transported aboard the "Anna Maria" on March 6, 1848, settling in Van Diemen's Land, Australia 1


  1. State Library of Queensland. (Retrieved 2015, January 8) Anna Maria voyage to Van Diemen's Land or Port Phillip, Australia in 1848 with 190 passengers. Retrieved from http://www.convictrecords.com.au/ships/anna-maria/1848


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