Stotesbury

Topographic

Meaning

A place name referring to a fortified place or settlement associated with a person named Stot.

Etymology

From Old English 'Stot' (a personal name or word for a young bull) and 'bury' (fortified place). The surname derives from an English place name.

About the Stotesbury Surname

An English topographic surname derived from a place name in England. The name reflects medieval English settlement naming.

Distribution

Primarily found in England and the United States.

Notable Bearers

Edward Stotesbury (financier)