NETTLESHIP
Nettleship
Nettleship is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English words "netele" meaning 'nettle' and "scip" meaning 'sheep', which suggests a location where nettles grew in abundance or where nettle cloth was produced.
The Nettleship surname is believed to have originated in various regions of England, particularly in the Wessex area, and first appeared in written records in the medieval period. The name likely started as a nickname for someone who lived near a nettle patch or worked with nettles.
Notable individuals with the surname Nettleship include Edward Nettleship (1845–1913), a prominent English ophthalmologist known for his work in the field of eye diseases, and Richard Nettleship (1846–1892), a philosopher and educator who contributed significantly to the study of ethics.
Over the centuries, the Nettleship name has spread throughout the United Kingdom and beyond, with descendants of Nettleship families settling in various parts of the world such as Australia, Canada, and the United States.
The Nettleship surname continues to be passed down through generations, carrying with it a rich heritage and connection to the history of England.
There are approximately 700 people named Nettleship in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,701st most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Nettleship.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adrian
- Alan
- Andrew
- Brian
- David
- Derek
- James
- John
- Nigel
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Ross
- Steven
Female
- Alison
- Emma
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Julie
- Karen
- Lisa
- Sarah
- Susan