CHILDERS
Childers
Childers is a surname of English origin that dates back to medieval times. The name is derived from the Old English word "cildra," meaning "son of the churl." The term "churl" originally referred to a member of the lower classes in medieval England.
The first recorded instance of the Childers surname can be traced back to the 12th century in the county of Norfolk. Over the centuries, the name has spread across various regions in England.
Notable individuals bearing the Childers surname include Robert Erskine Childers, an Irish nationalist and author, famous for his novel "The Riddle of the Sands," and his son Erskine Hamilton Childers, who served as the fourth President of Ireland.
Today, individuals with the surname Childers can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world, due to historical migration patterns.
The Childers surname carries with it a sense of heritage and history, reflecting the diverse roots of the English people.
There are approximately 51 people named Childers in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Childers.
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
- Anthony
- Gary
- Ian
- Lee
Female
- Denise
- Susan
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