BIRKHEAD
Birkhead
Birkhead is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English words "birc" meaning birch and "heafod" meaning head. The name likely originated as a topographic or locational surname for someone who lived near a prominent birch tree or a birch wood.
The Birkhead surname is primarily found in Yorkshire, in the northern region of England, indicating that the original bearers of the name likely hailed from this area. Over time, individuals bearing the surname Birkhead have dispersed to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
Like many British surnames, Birkhead may have undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including Burkhead and Berked. The proliferation of different spellings can be attributed to regional accents, dialects, and the lack of standardized spelling in early records.
Notable individuals with the surname Birkhead include Dr. Richard Birkhead, a renowned 17th-century English mathematician, and Larry Birkhead, an American celebrity photographer.
Today, the surname Birkhead is relatively uncommon but continues to be passed down through generations, serving as a link to the rich history and heritage of British ancestry.
There are approximately 447 people named Birkhead in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Birkhead.
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
- Adam
- Alexander
- Andrew
- David
- Edward
- James
- John
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Thomas
Female
- Amy
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Janet
- Joan
- Joanne
- Linda
- Lorraine
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Sally
- Sarah
- Stephanie