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A toponymic surname or habitational surname or byname is a surname or byname derived from a place name, [1] [2] which included names of specific locations, such as the individual's place of origin, residence, or lands that they held, or, more generically, names that were derived from regional topographic features. [3]
Examples of Old English elements are frequently found in the second element of habitational names. The habitative elements in such names can differ in meaning, according to different periods, different locations, or with being used with certain other elements.
Huckabee is an English surname.. The name is a variant form of the surname Huckaby and Huckerby. [2]This surname originated as a habitational name, derived from Huccaby in Devon, England; this place name is derived from two Old English elements: the first, woh, meaning "crooked"; the second, byge, meaning "river bend".
Waddington is an Olde English surname of Anglo-Saxon English origin. [1] ... or as a habitational name from the Old English word "(ge)waed" meaning "ford". ...
Unfortunately, its meaning is, well, “unfortunate.” 49. Easton. This unisex name of English origin has a habitational meaning that refers to settlements in the east (i.e., “east town”). 50 ...
Habitability is the conformance of a residence or abode to the implied warranty of habitability. [circular definition] A residence that complies is said to be habitable.It is an implied warranty or contract, meaning it does not have to be an express contract, covenant, or provision of a contract.
Stockwell is an English habitational name derived from various places named Stockwell, including Stockwell in Lambeth and Stockwell in Cowley (Gloucestershire).The name originates from the Old English words "stocc," meaning "tree trunk" or "stump," and "wella," meaning "well," "spring," or "stream."
It is an English habitational surname, derived from Starmore in Leicestershire. Alternatively, it can also be derived from "Stermore near Stowe", which used to exist in Staffordshire. [1] Variants of the surname include Starmore, Starsmore, Starsmoor, and Starsmeare. [2] Notable people by that name include: