KISH
Kish
Kish is a British surname with origins dating back to medieval times. This surname is of Anglo-Saxon origin, deriving from the pre-7th-century word "cisc," meaning "fish," and was likely used as an occupational name for a fisherman or someone involved in the fishing industry.
The Kish surname was first recorded in historical documents in Norfolk, England, with variations such as Kish, Kyshe, and Kysch being commonly found in early records. Over the centuries, families bearing the surname Kish have spread across various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, with variations in spelling emerging as the name was passed down through generations.
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Today, the surname Kish continues to be found in various regions of the United Kingdom and has also gained presence in other countries due to migration and diaspora. As with many British surnames, the history of the Kish surname reflects the country's diverse cultural heritage and the evolution of language over time.
There are approximately 167 people named Kish in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Kish.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Hungary
Language of origin: Hungarian
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Ference
- Frank
- Heskel
- Peter
- William
Female
- Danusza
- Gloria
- Lynn
- Mina
- Sophie
Similar and related surnames
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