GEEKIE
Geekie
Introduction
Geekie is a British surname with Scottish origins, primarily found in the northern regions of the United Kingdom. It is believed to have originated from the Medieval Scottish personal name "Geddie", derived from the Old Norse given name "Gaddi", meaning "pike".
Distribution and History
The Geekie surname is most commonly found in Scotland, particularly in the Aberdeenshire area. The name has historical significance in this region, with records indicating that individuals bearing the Geekie surname have been present in Scotland for centuries, with notable concentrations in areas such as Banffshire and Moray.
Notable Individuals
- William George Ranald Mundell "Ran" Geekie (1892-1967): A Scottish physicist known for his contributions to the field of electromagnetic theory.
- Professor Morag Geekie (b. 1955): A prominent academic in the field of Scottish history, specialising in medieval clans and genealogy.
Etymology and Variations
The Geekie surname has evolved over time, leading to variations such as Geddie and Gaddie. The name may also have connections to other surnames derived from similar Norse roots.
Modern Significance
In contemporary times, the Geekie surname continues to be passed down through generations, connecting individuals to their Scottish heritage. The name serves as a link to the historical roots of families bearing this distinctive surname.
References
- Burke, John. The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. Heritage Books, 2007.
- Harrison, Henry. Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary. Genealogical Publishing Company, 2013.
There are approximately 371 people named Geekie in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Geekie.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Brian
- Charles
- David
- Iain
- Ian
- James
- Lionel
- Michael
- Norman
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
- Stuart
- William
Female
- Alison
- Catherine
- Eva
- Fiona
- Gillian
- Jacqueline
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
- Geak
- Geake
- Gec
- Geca
- Geck
- Geckie
- Geek
- Gega
- Gegg
- Geggie
- Gego
- Geig
- Geike
- Geikie
- Geough
- Giacco
- Giagu
- Giauque
- Gic
- Gica
- Gick
- Giecco
- Gig
- Giga
- Gigg
- Giggie
- Gigou
- Giuga
- Jac
- Jaca
- Jacca
- Jack
- Jacka
- Jacke
- Jacki
- Jackie
- Jacko
- Jaco
- Jacq
- Jacque
- Jacqui
- Jaeck
- Jaeggi
- Jag
- Jaga
- Jagai
- Jagg
- Jagga
- Jaggee
- Jaggi
- Jaggo
- Jago
- Jagoe
- Jaka
- Jake
- Jaki
- Jakka
- Jako
- Jaku
- Jaque
- Jauga
- Jauk
- Jec
- Jeck
- Jega
- Jeggo
- Jego
- Jegou
- Jegu
- Jeka
- Jeke
- Jiagge
- Jick
- Jiga
- Jike
- Jiki
- Jikia
- Joaque
- Joc
- Jock
- Jockoo
- Jog
- Joga
- Jogg
- Joghee
- Jogo
- Jogoo
- Jok
- Joka
- Joke
- Joki
- Joko
- Jough
- Jouhki
- Juca
- Juck
- Juco
- Jug
- Jugg
- Jugo
- Jugoo
- Juke
- Juuko
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.