NORTHCOTE
Northcote
Northcote is an English surname of habitational origin, derived from the Old English words norð, meaning "north," and cot, meaning "cottage" or "shelter." The name indicates a person who hailed from a settlement in the north.
The Northcote surname has historical roots in the county of Devon, located in the southwest of England. The Northcote family is closely associated with the region of Devon, especially with the village of Northcote in the parish of East Down.
Notable individuals bearing the Northcote surname include the renowned Victorian architect Sir Stafford Northcote, 1st Earl of Iddesleigh, who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer and was a key figure in British politics during the 19th century.
The Northcote surname has spread beyond its Devonshire origins and can be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and around the world due to migration and the diaspora of the British people. The surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its historical and geographical roots in England.
There are approximately 418 people named Northcote in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Northcote.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Richard
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Barbara
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Ethel
- Jane
- Janet
- Julie
- June
- Marcia
- Mary
- Sally
- Sarah
- Sheena
- Susan
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