Staneton History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Staneton

What does the name Staneton mean?

The Anglo-Saxon name Staneton comes from when the family resided in the village of Stainton found in the counties of Cumberland, Durham, Lincolnshire, Lancashire, Westmorland, West Riding of Yorkshire and the North Riding of Yorkshire. 1

The Yorkshire and Lincolnshire parishes both appear in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Stanton and Staintone, respectively. 2

Early Origins of the Staneton family

The surname Staneton was first found in Yorkshire but was a frequent name in the north of England as it was derived from the Old English word "stan" which meant "farmstead on stony ground." 3

In Lincolnshire, a strong early presence of the family was found, beginning with Hugh de Staintone, who was a Knights Templar there in 1185. 4 And the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 had two early spellings for the name, both in Lincolnshire: Herbert de Staynton; and Robert de Staynton. 1

In Yorkshire, Margaret de Staynton was listed there in 1277 4 and the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls included: Thomas de Staynton; and Juliana de Staynton. 1

Early History of the Staneton family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Staneton research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1135, 1395 and 1804 are included under the topic Early Staneton History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Staneton Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore,spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Staneton has been recorded under many different variations, including Stainton, Staneton and others.

Early Notables of the Staneton family

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

Migration of the Staneton family

For many English families, the political and religious disarray that shrouded England made the far away New World an attractive prospect. On cramped disease-ridden ships, thousands migrated to those British colonies that would eventually become Canada and the United States. Those hardy settlers that survived the journey often went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations in which they landed. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Staneton or a variant listed above: Adam Stainton who settled in Maryland in 1739.

Citations +

Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)
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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