HITCH
Hitch
Origin and Meaning:
Hitch is an English surname of topographic origin, derived from the Old English word "hįċ" meaning a small hill or ridge. The name would have been given to someone who lived near such a geographical feature.
Distribution:
The surname Hitch is most commonly found in the southern counties of England, particularly in Hampshire, Sussex, and Kent.
Notable Individuals:
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Alfred Hitchcock (1899-1980): Renowned British filmmaker known for his suspenseful and innovative movies, including "Psycho" and "Vertigo".
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Christopher Hitch (1949-2011): British-American author and journalist, known for his sharp wit and commentary on politics and religion.
Variants:
Variations of the surname Hitch include Hich, Hiche, Hichcock, and Hitchman.
Coat of Arms:
The Hitch family coat of arms features a shield with a blue background adorned with three gold bezants (roundels) and a red fesse (horizontal band) charged with two silver fleurs-de-lis.
References:
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Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (2008). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
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Domesday Book (1086). National Archives: Kew, Surrey.
Typical given names associated with the Hitch surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Colin
- David
- James
- John
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Alyson
- Amanda
- Anne
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jane
- Joanne
- Joyce
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Rebecca
- Stephanie
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 1,150 people named Hitch in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,634th most common surname in Britain. Around 18 in a million people in Britain are named Hitch.
Surname type: From given name or forename
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Hitch
- Neon Hitch - Singer
- Frederick Hitch - Recipient of the Victoria Cross (1856 to 1913)
- Bryan Hitch - Comic book artist
- Alf Hitch - Football player (1876 to 1)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.