CORKISH
Corkish
Corkish is a British surname of Manx origin, meaning "the dweller at the Church Meadow." The name is primarily found in the Isle of Man, a self-governing British Crown dependency located in the Irish Sea.
Origin and History
The Corkish surname is believed to have originated from the Isle of Man, where individuals with this surname likely lived near or worked in a place known as the Church Meadow. Surnames in the Isle of Man often have descriptive or locational origins, providing insight into the lives and occupations of the early bearers.
Distribution and Variants
Today, individuals with the Corkish surname can still be found predominantly in the Isle of Man, with scattered occurrences in the United Kingdom and other parts of the world due to migration and emigration. Variants of the Corkish surname may include Corkish, Corkishen, Corkus, and Corcish.
Famous Individuals
While the Corkish surname may not be widely recognised in popular culture, individuals bearing this name have likely made contributions to their communities over generations. Any notable figures with the Corkish surname would be found mostly within the Isle of Man and might have excelled in various fields such as arts, politics, business, or academia.
There are approximately 202 people named Corkish in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Corkish.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Gerald
- James
- John
- Juan
- Martin
- Michael
- Neil
- Paul
- Peter
- William
Female
- Angela
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Hannah
- Julie
- Lisa
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.