TheNameDBStaples
TopographicMeaning
Derived from a place name referring to a market post or trading station.
Etymology
From Old English 'stapol' meaning a post or stake, referring to a market place or commercial center. The surname likely originated from someone who lived near or worked at such a location.
About the Staples Surname
A topographic surname indicating residence near a market post or trading station in medieval England. The name became established as a family surname during the medieval period.
Distribution
Primarily found in England and English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
John Staples, Robert Staples