Kettle

The surname Kettle is of English origin and has a rich history dating back to medieval times. It is derived from the Middle English word "ketel," which in turn comes from the Old Norse word "ketill," meaning a cauldron or kettle. The name could have been a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of kettles or a nickname for someone with a rounded head.

The Kettle surname is found predominantly in the United Kingdom, with concentrations in regions such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and London. Variants of the surname include Kettell, Kettlewell, and Ketley.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Kettle include the Victorian-era political activist and journalist Tom Kettle, who was a member of the Irish Parliamentary Party and fought for Irish Home Rule. The surname has also been associated with various other notable figures in history.

The Kettle family name is a part of the broader tapestry of British surnames, each telling a unique story of heritage and ancestry.

There are approximately 4,102 people named Kettle in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,270th most common surname in Britain. Around 63 in a million people in Britain are named Kettle.

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
  • Christopher
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Robert

Female

  • Alison
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Helen
  • Jennifer
  • June
  • Karen
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Patricia
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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