Stukey History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Stukey

What does the name Stukey mean?

The Anglo-Saxon name Stukey comes from the family having resided in the settlement of Stiffkey in the county of Norfolk; the name of this place is pronounced Stukey. The surname Stukey 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 Stukey family

The surname Stukey was first found in Norfolk where they held a family seat from ancient times, some say before the Norman Conquest in 1066. The name was originally Stiffkey which was pronounced "Stookey."

Early History of the Stukey family

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Stukey Spelling Variations

Stukey has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Spelling variants included: Stuckey, Stiffkey, Stookey and others.

Early Notables of the Stukey family

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Stukey migration to Australia +

Stukey Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Vincent Stukey, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Competitor" in 1847 1

Sources +

State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) COMPETITOR 1847. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1847Competitor.gif