Sturgis
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Sturgis is a surname of Norman origin, shortened form of FitzTurgis "son of" (see Fitz
) "Turgis" (former first name, now still common as a Norman surnamehttp://www.geopatronyme.com/cgi-bin/carte/nomcarte.cgi?numero=0054263&periode=1) from the Old Norse Þórgísl (Thorgisl "hostage of Thor")
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United States
Fitz
Fitz forms a prefix to patronymic surnames of Anglo-Norman origin. This usage derives from the Norman fiz / filz, prononciation: /fits/ Fitz forms a prefix to patronymic surnames of Anglo-Norman origin. This usage derives from the Norman fiz / filz, prononciation: /fits/ Fitz forms a prefix to...
) "Turgis" (former first name, now still common as a Norman surnamehttp://www.geopatronyme.com/cgi-bin/carte/nomcarte.cgi?numero=0054263&periode=1) from the Old Norse Þórgísl (Thorgisl "hostage of Thor")
It may refer to:
People
- Amy H. SturgisAmy H. SturgisAmy H. Sturgis is an author, speaker and scholar of science fiction/fantasy studies and Native American studies. She earned her Ph.D...
- Ellen Sturgis HooperEllen Sturgis HooperEllen Sturgis Hooper was an American poet. A member of the Transcendental Club, she was widely regarded as one of the most gifted poets among the New England Transcendentalists...
(1812-1848), American Transcendentalist poet, daughter of William F. Sturgis - Frank SturgisFrank SturgisFrank Anthony Sturgis , born Frank Angelo Fiorini, was one of the Watergate burglars.-Early Life and Military Service:...
- Howard SturgisHoward Sturgis-Biography:Born into an affluent New England family in London, he attended Eton and Cambridge and was friends with Henry James and Edith Wharton. After the death of his parents, he moved into a country house with his lover William Haynes-Smith...
- John Hubbard SturgisJohn Hubbard SturgisJohn Hubbard Sturgis was an American architect active in the Boston area.Sturgis was born in Macau, China, the son of Russell Sturgis , a wealthy Boston merchant active in the China trade. After attending Boston Latin School, he travelled extensively in Europe when his father became a partner in...
- Nathan SturgisNathan SturgisNathan Sturgis is an American soccer player who currently plays for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:...
- Richard Clipston SturgisRichard Clipston SturgisRichard Clipston Sturgis , generally known as R. Clipston Sturgis, was an American architect based in Boston, Massachusetts.Sturgis was nephew of architect John Hubbard Sturgis and successor to his practice...
- Russell SturgisRussell SturgisRussell Sturgis was an American architect and art criticof the 19th and early 20th centuries. He was one of the founders of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1870.-Early life and marriage:...
- Russell Sturgis (1750–1826)
- Russell Sturgis (1805-1887)Russell Sturgis (1805-1887)Russell Sturgis was a Boston merchant active in the China trade, and later head of Baring Brothers, London.Sturgis was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1805, a grandson of the noted merchant Russell Sturgis , went to Harvard College at twelve, and in 1828 first sailed abroad...
- Samuel D. SturgisSamuel D. SturgisSamuel Davis Sturgis was an American military officer who served in the Mexican-American War, as a Union general in the American Civil War, and later in the Indian Wars.-Early life:...
- Samuel D. Sturgis, Jr.Samuel D. Sturgis, Jr.Samuel Sturgis, Jr. was an American soldier. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and came from a military family. Both his father, Samuel D. Sturgis, and grandfather, also named Samuel D. Sturgis, were West Point graduates and major generals.Sturgis graduated from West Point in 1918...
- Scott SturgisScott SturgisScott Sturgis is a Seattle, USA-based music producer, best known for his power noise/rhythmic noise project Converter. The harsh and distorted sounds of Converter were influenced by noise music and artists featured on the Ant-Zen record label...
- William F. SturgisWilliam F. SturgisWilliam F. Sturgis was a Boston merchant in the China trade and the Maritime Fur Trade.-Biography:...
(1782-1863), American merchant
Places
Canada- Sturgis, SaskatchewanSturgis, Saskatchewan-External links:* *...
, a town
United States
- Sturgis, KentuckySturgis, KentuckySturgis is a city in Union County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 2,030 at the 2000 census. The city was founded in 1886 and named for Samuel Sturgis, who owned the land now occupied by the city.-Geography:...
, a city in Union County - Sturgis, MichiganSturgis, MichiganSturgis, is a city in St. Joseph County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 10,994 at the 2010 census. The city is located at the northeast corner of Sturgis Township and at the intersection of US 12 and M-66....
, a city in St. Joseph County - Sturgis Township, MichiganSturgis Township, MichiganSturgis Township is a civil township of St. Joseph County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,403 at the 2000 census. The City of Sturgis is located at the northeast corner of the township and is administratively autonomous.-Geography:...
, a township in St. Joseph County - Sturgis, MississippiSturgis, MississippiSturgis is a town in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 206 at the 2000 census.Sturgis, Mississippi has hosted "", an all-bike motorcycle rally for the past 10 years. According to Scott Smith, former Mayor of Sturgis, in 2005 around 20,000 visitors attended that...
, a town in Oktibbeha County - Sturgis, an unincorporated place in Cimarron County, OklahomaCimarron County, OklahomaCimarron County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Throughout most of its history it has had the smallest population and the lowest population density of any county in Oklahoma. As of 2010 census, the population was 2,475...
- Sturgis, South DakotaSturgis, South DakotaSturgis is a city in Meade County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 6,627 as of the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Meade County. Sturgis is famous for being the location of one of the largest annual motorcycle events in the world, which is held annually on the first full week...
, a city in Meade County- The Sturgis Motorcycle RallySturgis Motorcycle RallyThe Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is an American motorcycle rally held annually in Sturgis, South Dakota, usually the first full week of August.-History:...
in Sturgis, South Dakota
- The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Other
- Sturgis Charter Public SchoolSturgis Charter Public SchoolThe Sturgis Charter Public School is a charter school located in the village of Hyannis, Massachusetts . The school received its charter in February 1998 and opened in September for the 1998-1999 academic year with 162 freshman, 15 faculty and staff, a newly renovated facility, and a $1.2 million...
, a high school in Hyannis, Massachusetts - The Sturgis, a converted liberty ship formerly known as SS Charles H. CugleSS Charles H. CugleSS Charles H. Cugle was a liberty ship, hull number 3145.Renamed the Sturgis, it provided the platform for MH-1A, the world's first floating nuclear power plant....
- Sturgis RiflesSturgis RiflesThe Sturges' Rifles was an infantry company that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Service:The Sturges' Rifles were a company of Illinois militia sharpshooters mustered into Federal service on May 6, 1861. The company served as part of Major General George B. McClellan's...
, an Illinois Civil War unit.