SIDE
Side
Side is a surname of English origin. It is believed to derive from the Old English word "sid", meaning "side" or "region". The name may have originally been used to refer to someone who lived on the side of a hill or in a specific region.
The Side surname is widely distributed, with concentrations in various parts of the United Kingdom. It has been recorded in historical documents dating back to the 16th century.
Notable individuals with the surname Side include [example 1] and [example 2].
The Side surname demonstrates the rich history and diversity of British surnames, reflecting the geographical and occupational origins of many such names.
There are approximately 239 people named Side in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Side.
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
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Barry
- Christopher
- David
- Graham
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Neville
- Peter
- Richard
Female
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Joan
- Josephine
- Judith
- Lorna
- Louise
- Lynne
- Margaret
- Natasha
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Sheila
- Susan
- Tracey
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.