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Etymology of Mapstone

What does the name Mapstone mean?

The surname Mapstone was a baptismal name derived from 'the son of Mabel.' 1

One source notes the name could have been derived from Mabesoone; in the Domesday Book of 1086. 2 3

Early Origins of the Mapstone family

The surname Mapstone was first found in Lancashire where William Mabbeson was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of 1332. Later, William Mabbesson was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk in 1381 and in Yorkshire, we found William Mabotson, Mabetson in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379. 4

Another source notes John Mabson, in the Patent Rolls, in 8 Richard II (1491.) The Surtees Society Publications lists Michael Mabson in York in 1494. 1

Early History of the Mapstone family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mapstone research. Another 50 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1327, 1390, 1494 and 1672 are included under the topic Early Mapstone History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Mapstone Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Mabson, Mapson, Mabotson, Mabbeson, Mabuisson, Mabbson, Mabbison and many more.

Early Notables of the Mapstone family

More information is included under the topic Early Mapstone Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Mapstone family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: the name represented in many forms and recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands..
  1. Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
  2. Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
  3. Barber, Henry, British Family Names London: Elliot Stock, 62 Paternoster Row, 1894. Print.
  4. Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)

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