How common is the Stover surname?

There are approximately 4,000 people with the surname Stover in the United States.

Are there Stover soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 590 soldiers with the Stover surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname Stover mean?

The surname Stover means "One who tends cattle or manages livestock, or derives from a place name.". It is of English, German origin.

Occupational

Meaning

One who tends cattle or manages livestock, or derives from a place name.

Etymology

From Middle English or German 'stover' (cattle or livestock), referring to someone who managed animals. The surname may also be topographic in origin.

About the Stover Surname

An occupational surname referring to someone who managed livestock or cattle. The name reflects medieval agricultural practices.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 4,000 bearers in the United States #1,979 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in English-speaking countries and German-speaking regions, particularly North America.

Stover Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Stover Surname

John Hubler Stover

Quick Facts

Origin: English, German
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: 15th century
Estimated Bearers: 4,000

War Records

590 soldiers with the Stover surname found in Civil War records.

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