LIVERSIDGE
Liversidge
Origin and Meaning: Liversidge is an English surname of locational origin, deriving from the Yorkshire village of "Levenshulme" or "Liversage". The name likely comes from the Old Norse personal name "Leofnoth" and the Old English term "hyll", meaning "noble hill".
History: The surname Liversidge is thought to have originated in Yorkshire, England, and spread from there to other parts of the country and beyond. The earliest recorded instances of the surname date back several centuries, with variations in spelling such as "Levenshulme" and "Liversage" also found in historical records.
Notable People:
- Edward Liversidge (1845–1927): A prominent Australian chemist and geologist.
- Alan Liversidge (b. 1950): A British artist known for his abstract and conceptual art.
Variants:
- Levenshulme
- Liversage
- Lyversedge
Genealogy: The Liversidge surname has branches across various regions of the United Kingdom and in countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United States. Genealogical research shows the surname's presence in census records, parish registries, and other historical documents, providing insights into the familial connections and lineage of different Liversidge families.
Coat of Arms: The Liversidge family crest typically features symbols such as chevrons, lions, and other heraldic elements that reflect the family's history and values.
References:
- Reaney, P.H., & Wilson, R.M. (2008). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 1,841 people named Liversidge in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,500th most common surname in Britain. Around 28 in a million people in Britain are named Liversidge.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Dave
- David
- George
- James
- John
- Lee
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Steve
Female
- Anne
- Diane
- Emma
- Helen
- Joanne
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Sheila
- Susan
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