About Settle
The surname Settle is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is a locational surname derived from the Old English word "setl," meaning a seat or dwelling place. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a prominent seat or settlement. Another possibility is that Settle could be a variant of the surname Settler, which was given to those who were settlers or pioneers in a new area. Overall, the surname Settle likely originated as a descriptive or occupational name, referring to someone's residence or occupation.
The surname Settle is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Settle based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Settle is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Settle in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Settle using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.