AITKENHEAD
Aitkenhead
Aitkenhead is a Scottish and Northern Irish surname of medieval origins. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Æðelnoð," which means "noble one." Over time, this name evolved into various forms, including Aitkenhead, Aikenhead, Atkinhead, and Atkin.
The surname Aitkenhead is most commonly found in Scotland, especially in Lanarkshire and Glasgow. It is believed that the Aitkenhead family originally hailed from the Aitkenhead estate near the village of Uddingston in Lanarkshire.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Aitkenhead have been associated with various professions and achievements. Some notable figures include academics, politicians, and business leaders. The Aitkenhead name has also been prominent in genealogy and heraldry studies as a symbol of Scottish heritage.
The Aitkenhead family crest features elements such as a lion and a thistle, which are traditional symbols of strength and loyalty in Scottish heraldry.
Today, the surname Aitkenhead continues to be borne by families in Scotland and Northern Ireland, with some descendants having spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond. The name remains a proud symbol of Scottish heritage and history.
There are approximately 664 people named Aitkenhead in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Aitkenhead.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Alexander
- Alistair
- Andrew
- Colin
- David
- Don
- James
- John
- Lee
- Paul
- Robert
- Sam
- William
Female
- Anne
- Clare
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jean
- Joanne
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Susan