NORTHOVER
Northover
Northover is a surname of English origin. It is locational, deriving from the village of Northover in Somerset, England. The village name itself is thought to come from the Old English words "norð" and "ofor," which mean "northern ridge" or "ridge to the north."
The first records of the Northover surname date back to the 13th century in Somerset, indicating that it has ancient roots in the region. Over time, families with the Northover surname branched out to other parts of England and beyond.
The Northover surname is relatively uncommon, but individuals with this surname can be found across the United Kingdom and in some English-speaking countries around the world.
Variants of the Northover surname may include Norover, Northovar, and Northoffer.
People with the Northover surname have likely inherited it from their ancestors, who may have been residents of the village of Northover or adopted the name for some other reason. Today, individuals bearing the Northover surname can be found in various professions and walks of life, contributing to the rich tapestry of British society.
There are approximately 1,199 people named Northover in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,438th most common surname in Britain. Around 18 in a million people in Britain are named Northover.
Surname type: Occupational name
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
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Alison
- Ann
- Brenda
- Christine
- Claire
- Jean
- Linda
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Mary
- Natalie
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan