LINCH
Linch
The surname Linch is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Linc" or "Lynch." The name is believed to have been a nickname for someone with a physical characteristic such as a limp or a particular gait. Alternatively, it could have denoted a person living near a dweller on the bank of a river. The surname is primarily found in the south-east of England.
The name has various possible spellings including Lynch, Lynche, and Linche, among others. The earliest recorded instances of the surname date back to the late 13th century, with variations like Robert Linch appearing in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1296.
Over the centuries, the Linch surname has spread across the United Kingdom and can be found in different regions, though it remains most prevalent in its original areas. The name has also migrated to other English-speaking countries, including the United States, Australia, and Canada, among others.
Variants of the Linch surname may have different coat of arms and crests associated with them. Individuals with the Linch surname have contributed to various fields, from literature to politics and beyond.
The Linch surname carries a heritage of English ancestry and continues to be a part of the diverse tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 244 people named Linch in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Linch.
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
- Brian
- David
- Derek
- Gary
- Kevin
- Marc
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Raymond
- Thomas
Female
- Anna
- Catherine
- Claire
- Dominique
- Emma
- Felicia
- Jane
- Joan
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Sheila
- Shirley
- Victoria
- Zoe
Similar and related surnames
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