Stirling Family History
Stirling Name Meaning
Scottish (Lanarkshire): habitational name from Stirling (Stirlingshire) earlier Scots Strivilin (or similar) a name of uncertain etymology. It is recorded in the 12th century as Strevelin and is perhaps from a river name. This surname is also common in northern Ireland (Antrim and Derry).
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022