LISH
Lish
Overview Lish is a British surname with origins that can be traced back to medieval times. The surname is believed to have derived from the Old English word "lisc" which means "a rush" or "reed", suggesting that the name may have originally been used to describe someone who lived near an area with rushes or reeds.
Distribution The surname Lish is relatively uncommon, with most individuals bearing this surname residing in the United Kingdom. However, there are also pockets of Lish families in other English-speaking countries such as the United States, Australia, and Canada.
Notable Individuals
- Fiona Lish: A renowned British artist known for her abstract paintings.
- Graham Lish: A British historian and author specialising in medieval English history.
Variants Variants of the surname Lish include Lishman and Lishewe. Over time, variations in spelling and pronunciation have led to different forms of the surname being used by various branches of the Lish family.
There are approximately 229 people named Lish in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Lish.
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
- Colin
- David
- Gavin
- Ian
- James
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Robert
- Ronald
- Stephen
- Thomas
- Wilfred
Female
- Angela
- Ann
- Anne
- Christine
- Claire
- Jean
- Jennifer
- Maxine
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Philippa
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Suzanne
- Wendy