LIDDLE
Liddle
Liddle is an English surname of locational origin, deriving from the place named Liddel in Cumberland or Northumberland. The name is also associated with the Liddel Water, a river that flows through the border area of England and Scotland.
The surname Liddle is of Anglo-Saxon origin and dates back to at least the 7th century. Variants of the name include Liddell and Lyddell, with different spellings reflecting regional dialects and pronunciations.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Liddle include the historian William Liddle, who specialised in South Asian history, and economist William Arthur Lewis Liddle, known for his work on economic development.
The Liddle family crest features a shield adorned with symbols such as a chevron and a lion, reflecting heraldic traditions. The surname Liddle is relatively common in northern England and Scotland, with a particular concentration in the border regions due to its historical origins.
In modern times, individuals with the surname Liddle can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world as a result of migration and diaspora. The name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a link to its geographical and historical roots.
Overall, the surname Liddle is a testament to the rich tapestry of British surnames and the diverse heritage of the people who bear them.
There are approximately 6,960 people named Liddle in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,355th most common surname in Britain. Around 107 in a million people in Britain are named Liddle.
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
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
- Steven
- William
Female
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jane
- Joanne
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Liddell
- Lidder
- Liddel
- Liddall
- Liddele
- Liddal
- Lidall
- Liddelley
- Laddell
- Laddle
- Ladel
- Ladele
- Ladell
- Ladelle
- Ladle
- Laidle
- Laitila
- Lataille
- Latala
- Latella
- Latil
- Latilla
- Lattle
- Laudale
- Laudall
- Lawtell
- Laydall
- Leadill
- Leadle
- Leddel
- Leddell
- Leddle
- Leddlie
- Ledell
- Ledle
- Ledlie
- Leedal
- Leedale
- Leedall
- Leedell
- Leedle
- Leetall
- Leidale
- Leidl
- Letall
- Letalle
- Lettall
- Lettle
- Lidde
- Liddelow
- Liddes
- Liddill
- Liddoll
- Lidell
- Lidl
- Lidle
- Liedl
- Litle
- Litlle
- Littel
- Littell
- Little
- Littler
- Llydall
- Lodal
- Loddel
- Loedel
- Loidl
- Lootell
- Lottle
- Lowdell
- Loydal
- Loydall
- Loydell
- Lttle
- Ludale
- Luddell
- Ludell
- Lutalo
- Luttle
- Lydal
- Lydall
- Lyddal
- Lyddale
- Lyddall
- Lyddell
- Lydell
- Lydle
- Lytle
- Lyttel
- Lyttell
- Lyttle
- Ylitalo
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.