Stott Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Stott Name Meaning: An occupational name for a 'cattleman',from middle english stott 'Steer'.

The name is of English origin & one of the earliest recorded.The first recorded spelling is that of 'Gamel stot',dated 1165.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Stott Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Stott family

Profession Census Frequency
Cotton Weaver 143
Weaver 73
Cotton Piecer 65
Labourer 64
Woollen Weaver 63
Female Servant 61
Farmer 57
Independent 49
Agricultural Labourer 46
Cotton Spinner 44
Coal Miner 37
Wool Comber 33
Spinner 25
Stone Mason 25
Worsted Weaver 22
Woollen Spinner 21
Joiner 20
Piecer 19
Shoe Maker 18
Grocer 16
Cotton Carder 15
Woollen Weaver J 15
Male Servant 14
Ag Labourer 14
Carter 14

Stott Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Stott 100% 55,192
2 Stitt 80% 824
3 Statt 80% 765
4 Stutt 80% 712
5 Stoot 80% 255
6 Stoutt 83% 167
7 Stett 80% 141
8 Stot 80% 109

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The surname Stott is the most popular version of all its varients

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