TheNameDBStover
OccupationalMeaning
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
Found in English-speaking countries and German-speaking regions, particularly North America.
Notable Bearers
Unknown