Pitches

Pitches is an English surname with roots that can be traced back to the medieval period. The surname is of toponymic origin, derived from the Old English word "pic," meaning a hill or peak. The name likely referred to someone who lived on or near a prominent hill or peak.

In medieval England, surnames were often used to distinguish individuals based on their occupation, location, or physical attributes. The surname Pitches likely denoted someone who lived near a notable hill or peak, or who was associated with such a geographical feature.

Over the centuries, the surname Pitches has spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, carried by families as they migrated and settled in different regions. Today, individuals bearing the surname Pitches can be found in different parts of the world, particularly in countries that were once part of the British Empire.

Like many English surnames, the name Pitches has evolved in different forms over time, including variations like Pitch, Pitcher, and Picher. These variations reflect the changes in language and spelling conventions that have occurred over the centuries.

The surname Pitches carries with it a sense of history and tradition, linking present-day bearers of the name to their ancestors and the landscapes they inhabited. Whether as a reminder of a bygone era or a unique family identifier, the surname Pitches continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames.

There are approximately 157 people named Pitches in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Pitches.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Brian
  • Christopher
  • David
  • James
  • Jonathan
  • Keith
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Ronald
  • Sean
  • Stuart

Female

  • Ceri
  • Doreen
  • Elizabeth
  • Gina
  • Inez
  • Julie
  • Kathleen
  • Melanie
  • Rita
  • Susan

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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