Where Does the Copestick Surname Come From?

Records tie Copestick closely to Capstick.

What does the surname Copestick mean?

Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “a nickname, perhaps "cut stick"”.

Is Copestick the same name as Capstick?

Before spelling was fixed, Capstick was also written Copestick. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. The same family of names includes Capstack.

Is there a Copestick coat of arms?

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Capstick surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

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