HITCHMOUGH
Hitchmough
Hitchmough is a surname of English origin. The name is believed to derive from the Old Norse personal name "Hiðumkollr," meaning "hidden summit" or "hidden hill." Alternatively, it could also be linked to the Old English word "hycc" and the Old Norse word "mokkr," referring to a "path by a settler's clearing." The surname is primarily found in the North West of England, particularly in the historic county of Lancashire.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Hitchmough have been associated with various occupations and professions, typically linked to farming and rural life due to the name's etymological origins. The Hitchmough family may have been involved in agriculture, forestry, or land management, reflecting the historical livelihoods of many British families.
Like many British surnames, Hitchmough has undergone changes in spelling over the centuries, as migration, dialectal variations, and other factors have influenced the way the name is written and pronounced. Variants of the name can be found in historical records, including Hitmough, Hitchmo, Hitchmoor, and others.
The surname Hitchmough holds a rich history and is part of the tapestry of British surnames that reflect the diverse origins and occupations of the people who have shaped the country over the centuries.
There are approximately 700 people named Hitchmough in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,701st most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Hitchmough.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Chris
- David
- Graham
- James
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Robert
- Roger
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Catherine
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Julie
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.