KETTERINGHAM
Ketteringham
Ketteringham is a distinguished British surname with ancient origins. The name is of locational origin, derived from the village of Ketteringham in Norfolk, East Anglia. The village's name itself is believed to come from the Old English words "cyta" meaning "outlying settlement" and "ham" meaning "homestead" or "village".
Historical records show that the Ketteringham family has been prominent in Norfolk and surrounding regions since medieval times. The surname likely originated as a way to identify individuals who hailed from or had connections to the village of Ketteringham.
Throughout the centuries, bearers of the Ketteringham surname have been involved in various occupations and endeavours, contributing to the diverse tapestry of British society. The name has branched out to different parts of the United Kingdom and even further afield, reflecting the movement and migration of people over time.
Today, individuals with the surname Ketteringham can be found across the globe, their heritage rooted in the rich history of the British Isles. The name serves as a reminder of the ancestral ties and regional identities that shape our understanding of family history and cultural heritage.
There are approximately 724 people named Ketteringham in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,453rd most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Ketteringham.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Derek
- James
- John
- Lee
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Angela
- Ann
- Claire
- Emma
- Fiona
- Joanne
- Kim
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Monique
- Pamela
- Patricia
- Tracy
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