CHRISTOPHERS

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

Christophers

Christophers is a British surname of patronymic origin, derived from the personal name Christopher. The name Christopher itself is of Greek origin, meaning 'bearing Christ' or 'Christ-bearer'. The surname Christophers is found predominantly in the county of Cornwall in southwestern England.

The Christophers family has a long history in Cornwall, with records dating back to the 16th century. They were traditionally a seafaring family, often engaged in fishing and maritime trade. The surname can also be found in other parts of the United Kingdom, particularly in Devon and Somerset.

Notable individuals with the surname Christophers include Alpheus Hyatt Christophers, a British physician and entomologist known for his work on tropical diseases, and Thomas Christophers, a Cornish rugby player who represented England in the late 19th century.

Today, the surname Christophers is relatively uncommon, but it retains a strong connection to its Cornish roots. Many bearers of the name take pride in their heritage and continue to celebrate their Cornish identity.

There are approximately 334 people named Christophers in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Christophers.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
David
Henry
Jeremy
John
Keith
Mark
Michael
Nigel
Selvyn
Stuart
Theo
Thomas
William

Female

Anne
Barbara
Carol
Deborah
Emily
Fiona
Gp
Jennifer
Louise
Melanie
Victoria

Similar and related surnames

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