HILDITCH
Hilditch
Hilditch is a surname of English origin, believed to derive from the Old English personal name "Hilda", meaning "battle". The suffix "-itch" is a common feature in English surnames from the Middle Ages, indicating a diminutive or endearing form. The name Hilditch is primarily found in the North West of England, especially in Cheshire and Lancashire.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Hilditch dates back to the 13th century in the Oxfordshire region. Over time, the name has branched out and spread to different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond. Variants of the name include Hildige, Hildige, Hildigge, and Hyldeych.
Individuals bearing the surname Hilditch have made notable contributions in various fields throughout history, from academia to the arts. The name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a proud legacy within British genealogy.
Today, the surname Hilditch remains relatively uncommon but holds a distinctive place within the tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the rich linguistic and cultural history of the British Isles.
There are approximately 1,907 people named Hilditch in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,376th most common surname in Britain. Around 29 in a million people in Britain are named Hilditch.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Julian
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Barbara
- Elaine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jane
- Jean
- Joanne
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Susan