KILBRIDE
Also recorded as Kil Bride
Kilbride
Kilbride is a surname of Scottish and Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic words "Cill Bhrìghde" meaning "Church of Saint Brigid". The name is a toponymic surname referring to various places in Scotland and Ireland, where churches dedicated to Saint Brigid were located.
The surname Kilbride is found predominantly in Ireland and Scotland, with variations in spelling such as "Killbride" or "Kilbride". The name is associated with families that resided near churches or religious settlements dedicated to Saint Brigid.
Historically, individuals bearing the surname Kilbride have been found in different regions of Scotland and Ireland, with notable concentrations in counties such as Wicklow and Cork in Ireland, and places like Lanarkshire in Scotland. The surname has a rich historical significance, reflecting the prominence of the Gaelic heritage and the influence of Christianity in these regions.
Today, individuals with the surname Kilbride can be found in various parts of the world, often linked by their shared ancestry to the ancient sites associated with Saint Brigid. The surname continues to be a significant part of the cultural and historical tapestry of both Scotland and Ireland.
There are approximately 956 people named Kilbride in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,622nd most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Kilbride.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
Female
- Amy
- Deborah
- Helen
- Julie
- Laura
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Paula
- Sarah
- Susan