indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage English (Modern)
Other Forms FormsStoater, Stotherd, Stothard, Stotter, Stother
Meaning & History
Of Dutch origin and still in use there in a restricted region. Herder of large animals such as cattle or horses. May share a root with Ostler (unverified). Note: Stot in Scottish dialect still means a young bull.
Some anecdotal evidence that Stoters came to England in the 16th Century to help build the dykes of East Anglia.
Some anecdotal evidence that Stoters came to England in the 16th Century to help build the dykes of East Anglia.