PILCH
Pilch
Pilch is a surname of English origin, deriving from the Old English word "pylece", meaning a small village or a hamlet. The name is of toponymic origin, denoting someone who hailed from a place called Pilch or Pilch(e).
Notable Bearers
- George Pilch (1810-1878) - An English cricketer who played for Kent county cricket team in the 1830s.
- Ellen Pilch (b. 1985) - A British actress known for her role in the popular television series The Crown.
- Robert Pilch - A renowned British historian specialising in medieval England.
The surname Pilch has been documented in various historical records across England, particularly in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. Over the centuries, bearers of the surname Pilch have been involved in a diverse range of professions and endeavours, contributing to the cultural tapestry of Britain.
Distribution
The distribution of the Pilch surname within the United Kingdom is concentrated mainly in the eastern regions, reflecting its historical connection to Norfolk and Suffolk. However, individuals bearing the Pilch surname can also be found in other parts of the country and abroad, testament to the mobility and diaspora of British families over time.
Typical given names associated with the Pilch surname
Male
- Adam
- Anthony
- Chris
- Christopher
- David
- James
- Jonathan
- Lukasz
- Michael
- Michal
- Nigel
- Robert
- Simon
- Timothy
Female
- Agnieszka
- Anna
- Anne
- Beata
- Beryl
- Birgitta
- Brigitta
- Joanna
- Kathleen
- Lilian
- Monika
- Ruth
- Sarah
- Sasha
- Vanessa
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 215 people named Pilch in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Pilch.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Pilch
- William Pilch - Cricketer (1820 to 1882)
- David Pilch - Cricketer
- Nathaniel Pilch - Cricketer (1793 to 1)
- Fuller Pilch - Cricketer (1804 to 1870)
- Robert Pilch - (1877 to 1957)
- William Pilch - Cricketer (1794 to 1866)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.