Middlecote

Middlecote is a British surname with origins that can be traced back to medieval times. The name Middlecote is of Old English origin and is derived from the words "middel," meaning middle, and "cot," meaning cottage or small dwelling.

Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Middlecote have been found primarily in the south-west of England, particularly in counties such as Devon and Cornwall. The name Middlecote may have been originally used to identify someone who lived in a small dwelling situated in the middle of a settlement or a rural area.

Over the centuries, the Middlecote surname may have undergone various spelling variations, as was common with many surnames in England. These variations may include Middlecott, Middlecoat, and Middlekote, among others.

The Middlecote family name reflects the rich history and heritage of England, with individuals from the Middlecote lineage contributing to various aspects of British society, culture, and history. Today, the surname Middlecote continues to be borne by individuals around the world, maintaining a link to their ancestral roots in the British Isles.

There are approximately 119 people named Middlecote in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Middlecote.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Clive
  • Ian
  • James
  • Martin
  • Paul
  • Robert
  • Shaun
  • Simon
  • Timothy

Female

  • Amy
  • Anne
  • Dorothy
  • Emma
  • Helen
  • Jessica
  • Lesley
  • Lisa
  • Lucy
  • Nicola

Similar and related surnames

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