LIDDIARD
Liddiard
The surname Liddiard is of Anglo-Saxon origin, deriving from the Olde English pre-7th Century personal name "Lydiard," a compound of two elements – "hlid," meaning "gate," and "geard," meaning "enclosure." The name was first recorded as "Lidiard" in Hampshire in the Domesday Book of 1086, and later variations include Liddiatt, Liddiett, and Liddyett.
The Liddiard family has a long history in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions such as Wiltshire, Berkshire, and Hampshire. The name can be traced back to early medieval times, and individuals bearing the surname have been involved in various aspects of British life, including agriculture, trade, and military service.
Notable individuals with the surname Liddiard include John Liddiard, a renowned 19th-century engineer who contributed to the development of the British railway system, and Sarah Liddiard, an accomplished artist known for her landscape paintings in the late 20th century.
Today, the surname Liddiard remains relatively uncommon but continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a link to the rich history of the British Isles.
There are approximately 1,241 people named Liddiard in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,248th most common surname in Britain. Around 19 in a million people in Britain are named Liddiard.
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Amanda
- Ann-marie
- Catherine
- Charlotte
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Gillian
- Jane
- Kellie
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tracey