Sturtevant

Sturtevant is a surname of English origin and a place name used in the United States. As a surname, it has appeared in historical records and contemporary lists of individuals across various fields, including science, education, and public life. Variant spellings such as Sturdevant have been found in some sources.

The most widely known geographic use is Sturtevant, Wisconsin, a village in Racine County in the southeastern part of the state, within the Milwaukee metropolitan area. The community developed during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and has connections to regional transportation routes and local industry.

Beyond this village, Sturtevant appears in other toponyms and as a surname in genealogical and historical contexts. The term does not designate a single non-geographic meaning; rather, it refers to multiple entities that share the name.

In use, Sturtevant typically denotes either a person whose surname is Sturtevant or a place named Sturtevant. The exact interpretation depends on the surrounding context, which clarifies whether the reference is to an individual or to a location.