CHITTOCK

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Chittock

Chittock is a surname of English origin, deriving from the Old English pre 7th Century personal name "Cyta," meaning kite, and the Middle English "cok," for rooster. The name Chittock is believed to have been originally bestowed as a nickname, perhaps for a person with bird-like attributes or behaviour.

The surname Chittock is most commonly found in the region of East Anglia in England. The earliest recordings of the surname date back to the 16th century, with the spelling variations of Chittocke, Chittick, and Chittock all appearing in historical records.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Chittock include Thomas Chittock, a prominent figure in local government in the Cambridgeshire area during the 19th century, and Mary Chittock, a suffragette who campaigned for women's voting rights in the early 20th century.

The Chittock family name continues to be borne by descendants across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the English-speaking world.

There are approximately 860 people named Chittock in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,317th most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Chittock.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
Asa
Chris
Christopher
David
John
Matthew
Michael
Paul
Peter
Richard
Robert
Simon
Steven

Female

Ann
Caroline
Christine
Emma
Helen
Linda
Lisa
Sarah
Sharon
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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