DYCHE
Dyche
Dyche is a British surname of Old English origin, derived from the word "dic" or "dyke," meaning an embankment or a ditch. It is an occupational surname that likely denoted someone who lived near or worked on a dyke or ditch.
History and Distribution
The surname Dyche is primarily found in the North of England, particularly in Lancashire and Yorkshire. It may have originated as a topographic name for individuals living near a dyke or as a locational name for those from a place named Dyche.
Notable Individuals
Notable individuals with the surname Dyche include:
- John Dyche (1711–1773), a British physicist and botanist known for his contributions to natural history studies.
- Sean Dyche (born 1971), a well-known English football manager who currently manages Burnley Football Club in the English Premier League.
Variants
Variant spellings of the surname Dyche include Ditch, Dyke, Dykes, and Dicke, among others.
References
For further information on the surname Dyche and its variations, one may refer to historical records, genealogical databases, and local archives in England.
There are approximately 682 people named Dyche in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,881st most common surname in Britain. Around ten in a million people in Britain are named Dyche.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Christopher
- David
- Iain
- John
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Amanda
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Julia
- Karen
- Kerry
- Lisa
- Marie
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan