TheNameDBStandish
TopographicMeaning
A person from Standish, a place with a stony dairy farm or stone enclosure.
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'stan' (stone) and 'disc' or 'disce' (dairy farm or enclosure). The surname originates from Standish in Lancashire, England, a location with documented medieval significance.
About the Standish Surname
An English topographic surname derived from a specific location in Lancashire with medieval roots. The name gained prominence through early American colonial history.
Distribution
Found in England and North America, with notable presence in New England due to historical immigration.
Notable Bearers
Miles Standish, Myles Standish