Stretch

Stretch is a British surname of English origin. It is a toponymic surname, derived from the Middle English word "stretche" which means a street or a road. The surname likely originated from a person who lived on or near a main road or thoroughfare.

The Stretch surname is first recorded in the 13th century in Northamptonshire, England. Over time, bearers of the surname have spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and the wider world.

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In conclusion, the surname Stretch is a common British surname with a long history. Its origins lie in the toponymic tradition, reflecting the place of residence of the early bearers of the name.

There are approximately 1,295 people named Stretch in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,032nd most common surname in Britain. Around 20 in a million people in Britain are named Stretch.

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

  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • Daniel
  • David
  • Gary
  • James
  • John
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Philip
  • Richard

Female

  • Anna
  • Claire
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Jacqueline
  • Karen
  • Laura
  • Margaret
  • Pamela
  • Patricia
  • Paulina
  • Rachel
  • 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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