GATHERCOLE
Gathercole
Gathercole is a surname of English origin derived from the Old English words 'gaed' meaning spear and 'coel' meaning char/coal. This name is classified as a toponymic surname, which suggests that the original bearer hailed from a location associated with the name Gathercole.
The surname Gathercole has been primarily found in the eastern counties of England, especially in the region of Suffolk. The name has been documented in various forms over the centuries, including Gadecole, Gathercoul, Gathercal, and Gathercoll.
Individuals bearing the surname Gathercole have made various contributions to British society over time, though detailed information on prominent figures with this surname is not readily available.
As with many surnames, the prevalence of Gathercole has extended beyond its historic origins, with bearers of the name residing in various parts of the United Kingdom and in other countries around the world due to migration and globalisation.
There are approximately 1,146 people named Gathercole in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,653rd most common surname in Britain. Around 18 in a million people in Britain are named Gathercole.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Lee
- Martin
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
Female
- Alison
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Janet
- Laura
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Yvonne
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