The ancestors of the Stapelly surname lived among the ancient
Anglo-Saxon culture. The name comes from when they lived in the settlement of Stapeley in
Cheshire, or in the place called Stapley in
Hampshire. The surname Stapelly belongs to the large category of
Anglo-Saxon habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads.
Early Origins of the Stapelly family
The surname Stapelly was first found in
Cheshire where they held a
family seat from very ancient times, some say before the
Norman Conquest in 1066 A.D.
Early History of the Stapelly family
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Stapelly Spelling Variations
Before English spelling was standardized a few
hundred years ago,
spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Stapelly include Stapeley, Stapley, Stapleigh, Stapliegh, Staplie and many more.
Early Notables of the Stapelly family (pre 1700)
Distinguished members of the family include Anthony Stapley (1590-1655), one of the regicides of King Charles I of England; and his son, Sir John Stapley, 1st
Baronet of Patcham...
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Migration of the Stapelly family to the New World and Oceana
A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck
England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in
England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: Stephen Stapley settled in
Norfolk Virginia in 1823.