PRESTWICH
Prestwich
Prestwich is an English surname that originated from the place name Prestwich in Greater Manchester, England. The toponym "Prestwich" is thought to have derived from the Old English words "preost" (meaning priest) and "wic" (meaning settlement), indicating a settlement connected to a priest or church.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Prestwich dates back to the 13th century, where it was documented in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Prestwic." Over time, variations in spelling such as Prestwych, Prestwitch, and Presswick have been observed.
The Prestwich surname is most commonly found in the North West of England, particularly in Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and Cheshire. The name may indicate ancestral ties to the village of Prestwich, suggesting a family's connection to the local church or clergy.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Prestwich include Sir Joseph Prestwich (1812–1896), a renowned geologist known for his work in stratigraphy and the study of Quaternary deposits.
Today, the surname Prestwich continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and beyond, maintaining a link to the historical roots of the place from which it originated.
There are approximately 445 people named Prestwich in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Prestwich.
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
- Adrian
- Alan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Colin
- David
- Gary
- Graham
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Robert
- Thomas
Female
- Avril
- Caroline
- Eileen
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Gillian
- Jean
- Joan
- Kate
- Katharine
- Margaret
- Nora
- Patricia
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
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