SIDES
Sides
Overview
Sides is a surname of English origin that is believed to have derived from the Old English word "sid", meaning "side" or "long". The name is classified as a topographic surname, indicating that it likely originated from a geographical feature near where the original bearer of the name lived.
Distribution
The surname Sides is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, with most occurrences concentrated in the southern regions, particularly in areas such as Sussex, Kent, and Essex. Over time, migration patterns have led to the dispersal of individuals with the Sides name to other countries, including the United States and Australia.
Notable Individuals
Alice Sides (1867-1945)
Alice Sides was a pioneering British suffragette who actively campaigned for women's rights in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She played a significant role in the suffragette movement, participating in protests and advocating for equal voting rights for women.
Thomas Sides (1822-1898)
Thomas Sides was a prominent 19th-century English inventor known for his contributions to the development of agricultural machinery. His innovative designs revolutionized farming practices in rural England and earned him recognition in the agricultural community.
Variants
Variants of the surname Sides include Side, Sydes, and Syde, among others. These variations may have emerged due to different regional pronunciations or spelling conventions over the centuries.
References
- Reaney, P. H., Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Hanks, P., Hardcastle, K., Hodges, F. (2006). A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 541 people named Sides in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Sides.
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
- Brian
- Christopher
- Darren
- David
- Ian
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Robert
- Roger
Female
- Alison
- Charlotte
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Joanne
- Julie
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mariane
- Nicola
- Rebecca
- Susan
- Valerie