Kitcher

The surname Kitcher is of English origin, derived from the Middle English word 'kichene' meaning 'kitchen', and was likely used as an occupational name for someone who worked in or ran a kitchen. The name could also have been used as a topographic name for someone who lived near a communal kitchen or a large house with a prominent kitchen.

The distribution of the Kitcher surname in the United Kingdom is primarily concentrated in the southern regions, particularly in the counties of Hampshire, Dorset, and Wiltshire.

Notable individuals with the surname Kitcher include Professor Philip Kitcher, a distinguished philosopher known for his work in the philosophy of science and ethics.

The Kitcher surname carries a sense of heritage and tradition, reflecting the historical significance of occupations and localities. As with many surnames, the origin of the Kitcher name provides a fascinating insight into the ancestral occupations and geographical roots of families across the British Isles.

There are approximately 875 people named Kitcher in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,184th most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Kitcher.

Surname type: Occupational name

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

  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Robert
  • Stephen
  • Terence

Female

  • Amanda
  • Ann
  • Claire
  • Clare
  • Emma
  • Jane
  • Janet
  • Jennifer
  • Joanne
  • Josephine
  • Lisa
  • Paula
  • Sarah

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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