STRITCH
Stritch
Surname: Stritch
Origin: English and Irish
Stritch is a surname of English and Irish origin. In England, the surname Stritch is believed to have derived from the Old English word "streccan," which means to stretch or extend. It might have been used to describe someone who was tall or lanky.
In Ireland, the name Stritch is mainly found in counties Mayo and Roscommon. It is believed to be an anglicized version of the Irish surname O'Stric, which comes from the Gaelic word "strioc," meaning to tear or rip. The O'Stric clan was historically associated with the province of Connacht in western Ireland.
Over time, individuals with the surname Stritch have been documented in various historical records, particularly in Ireland and England. The name has also spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and settlement.
Famous bearers of the surname include the renowned Irish-American clergyman Cardinal John Joseph O'Hara Stritch (188?-1958), who served as the Archbishop of Chicago, Illinois. Despite its limited prominence, the surname Stritch remains a part of the rich tapestry of British and Irish surnames, reflecting the blending of linguistic and cultural influences over centuries.
There are approximately 104 people named Stritch in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Stritch.
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