KITCHENER
Kitchener
Kitchener is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English term "cycen-ær", which translates to "chicken warden" or "innkeeper". The surname has historical significance in British culture, most notably associated with the famed military leader, Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener.
Field Marshal Kitchener is renowned for his leadership during the Second Boer War and World War I. His iconic image pointing towards the viewer used in the British Army recruitment poster, accompanied by the phrase "Your Country Needs You", remains an enduring symbol of British wartime propaganda.
The surname Kitchener has been passed down through generations, signifying a proud connection to the military heritage and leadership exemplified by Field Marshal Kitchener. Today, individuals bearing the surname Kitchener continue to honour their family legacy and contribute to various fields, maintaining a strong sense of patriotism and duty associated with their name.
There are approximately 2,274 people named Kitchener in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,788th most common surname in Britain. Around 35 in a million people in Britain are named Kitchener.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- Graham
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
Female
- Ann
- Barbara
- Christine
- Claire
- Emma
- Gillian
- Joanne
- Laura
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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