Studman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Scotland
Ireland

The Studman surname is generally thought to derive from the Middle English word "stott," meaning a "steer," or "bull." 1

As such it was likely originally an occupational name for a cattleman, or perhaps a nickname. Some instances of the name in Scotland may have come from the Viking name Stoti, which likely arrived with the 9th century Norse colonization of Strathclyde and Aberdeenshire.

Early Origins of the Studman family

The surname Studman was first found in Yorkshire, but by the 15th century some of the family name had moved north to Aberdeenshire where Andrew Stott was a burgess there in 1490. Later, Margaret Stote held a family seat in Dolphinstoun in Lanarkshire in 1675, and Alexander Stote held a family seat in Maynes in Balyeordie in Renfrewshire in 1689. 2

Early History of the Studman family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Studman research. Another 187 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1625, 1634, 1649, 1651, 1656, 1691, 1741, 1768 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Studman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Studman Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Studman family

Notable amongst the family at this time was John Stith (fl. 1656-1691) from Kirkham in Lancashire, emigrated to America where he became a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses and the progenitor...
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Migration of the Studman family to Ireland

Some of the Studman family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Studman migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Studman Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Isack Studman, aged 30, who arrived in New England aboard the ship "Elizabeth" in 1635 3

Studman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Miss Hannah Studman, aged 20, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Dewitt Clinton" in 1851 4
Michl Studman, aged 21, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "George" in 1852 4
Jane Studman, aged 76, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Calabria" in 1872 4
Mr. Carl Studman, aged 16, Swedish settler who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Columbia" in 1873 4
Mr. Wilhelm Studman, aged 5, Swedish settler who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Columbia" in 1873 4
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Studman migration to Australia +

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

Studman Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

J. Studman, who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Pilbarra" in 1899 5

Studman Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century

Valerir Gay Studman, who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Iberia" in 1959 5
Frederick Studman, who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Iberia" in 1959 5
Mrs. Kathleen Studman, who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Iberia" in 1959 5

Citations +

Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
Ellis Island Search retrieved 9th February 2023. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
National Archives of Australia Retrieved 9th February 2023. Retrieved from https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ListingReports/PassengerListing.aspx