BIRCHALL
Birchall
Birchall is a British surname with origins dating back to the medieval era. This surname is of Anglo-Saxon descent, deriving from the Old English word "birch," which refers to the birch tree, and "halh," meaning a clearing or nook in a forest.
The surname Birchall is primarily found in the north-west of England, particularly in Lancashire and Cheshire. It is believed that individuals bearing this surname were originally associated with locations where birch trees grew abundantly, or resided in clearings within birch forests.
Throughout history, the Birchall name has been associated with various occupations, including farmers, foresters, and woodworkers. The bearers of this surname have made contributions to diverse fields, ranging from agriculture to art and literature.
The Birchall family crest typically features symbols such as the birch tree, denoting strength and resilience, as well as emblems representing nature and woodlands. Over time, the surname Birchall has branched out and spread to different regions, both within the United Kingdom and beyond.
Today, individuals with the last name Birchall can be found across the globe, with a notable presence in countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United States. The legacy of the Birchall surname continues to be preserved through family traditions, genealogical research, and the ongoing exploration of its historical significance.
There are approximately 6,434 people named Birchall in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,471st most common surname in Britain. Around 99 in a million people in Britain are named Birchall.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Philip
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Janet
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Barchall
- Barchell
- Barichella
- Barichello
- Barshall
- Bearchell
- Bearchill
- Berchall
- Berchell
- Berchielli
- Birch
- Birchal
- Birchale
- Birchals
- Bircham
- Birchanall
- Birchel
- Birchell
- Birchenall
- Birchenhall
- Birchenough
- Birchill
- Birchinall
- Birchler
- Birchly
- Birchnall
- Birchnell
- Birchwall
- Birghall
- Birshall
- Birshell
- Birtchnall
- Borshall
- Brachell
- Brechell
- Brichall
- Burchal
- Burchall
- Burchel
- Burchell
- Burchil
- Burchill
- Burchnall
- Burshall
- Burtchaell
- Burtchell
- Byrchall
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.