Stunt History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThis surname is derived from a nickname for someone who was 'sturdy,' having derived from the Middle English word sturdi. 1 Early Origins of the Stunt familyThe surname Stunt was first found in Wiltshire where Richard Estordet, Estordit was recorded in 1084, a full two years before the Domesday Book. Years later, we found Hugo Sturdy recorded in the Assize Rolls for Yorkshire in 1219. Sturdi (with no forename) was recorded in the Pipe Rolls for Yorkshire in 1230 and Geoffrey Sturdy, Sturdi was listed at Oseney, Oxfordshire in 1220. 2 The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 had two listings: Hamond Sturdi, Huntingdonshire; and Walter Sturdi, Oxfordshire. The Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 included an entry for Robertus Sturdy. 1 Early History of the Stunt familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Stunt research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1219, 1273, 1618 and 1787 are included under the topic Early Stunt History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Stunt Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Surdy, Sturdie, Sturdee, Sterdee, Stirdee, Sterdy and many more. Early Notables of the Stunt familyMore information is included under the topic Early Stunt Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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