About the Stapelton Surname

There is no single Stapelton family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Family name meaning

Seen on a birth certificate or a ship's manifest, Stapelton is usually a form of Stapleton. Name scholars give the meaning as “farm by the post”.

Before spelling was fixed, Stapleton was also written Stapelton. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. Related forms: Stapylton.

Research your Stapelton family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.