KETCH
Ketch
Ketch is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is an occupational surname derived from the Middle English word "ketch," which referred to a small, two-masted sailing vessel commonly used in the coastal waters of the United Kingdom. The surname likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked on or owned such a vessel.
The first recorded instance of the surname Ketch dates back to the late 13th century in the county of Sussex, England. Over the centuries, the surname has spread across various parts of the United Kingdom and has become relatively common in some regions.
Individuals bearing the surname Ketch have made various contributions to British society, particularly in maritime activities, given the nautical connotations associated with the name. The surname may also have links to seafaring traditions and occupations prevalent in coastal communities of the UK.
Today, the surname Ketch continues to be found in different parts of the United Kingdom and is borne by individuals who have diverse backgrounds and occupations. It remains a distinctive and evocative name that reflects the maritime heritage of the British Isles.
There are approximately 102 people named Ketch in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Ketch.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- Graham
- Ian
- James
- Michael
- Raymond
- Robert
- Ross
- Roy
- Stephen
Female
- Ann
- Caroline
- Hannah
- Jean
- Julie
- Mavis
- Melanie
- Michelle
- Tracey
- Zoe
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