Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
CHILDS
As described in historical dictionaries
An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
Child, Page and Varlet were names given to youths from seven to fourteen years of age, while receiving their education for knighthood.
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
CHILDE. CHILDS. See Child.
Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English