How common is the Settle surname?

There are approximately 2,500 people with the surname Settle in the United States.

Are there Settle soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 248 soldiers with the Settle surname appear in Civil War records.

Settle

Q: What does the surname Settle mean?

The surname Settle means "One who lives at or near a settlement or dwelling place.". It is of English origin.

Topographic

Meaning

One who lives at or near a settlement or dwelling place.

Etymology

Derived from the Old English 'setl' meaning seat or settlement. The surname likely originated as a locational name for someone residing in a notable settlement.

About the Settle Surname

A locational surname indicating residence at a settlement or fortified place. The name appears in various English records from the medieval period onward.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,500 bearers in the United States #2,566 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily found in Northern England, particularly Yorkshire and Lancashire.

Settle Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Settle Surname

Thomas Settle

Hon. Captain 3rd N.C. Regiment U.S. Minister to Peru

Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 13th century England
Estimated Bearers: 2,500

War Records

248 soldiers with the Settle surname found in Civil War records.

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