About Settles
The surname Settles is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "settle," meaning a seat or bench. It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold settles, which were long wooden benches with high backs and arms. Over time, the surname Settles became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname are likely to have had ancestors involved in the furniture-making or selling industry.
The surname Settles is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Settles 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 Settles is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Settles in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Settles using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.