SUDDICK
Suddick
The British surname Suddick is classified as habitational, originating from the area of Sunderland, a city in the historic county of Durham in Northern England. The name is thought to have derived from the Old English words "sūth," meaning south, and "dīc," meaning ditch or embankment. Over time, the name evolved to become Suddick.
The first recorded instance of the Suddick surname can be found in the late 18th century in the county of Durham, with individuals bearing the name scattered throughout the North East of England. The name may have been used to denote someone who lived near a southern embankment or ditch, or who hailed from the Sunderland region itself.
Today, the Suddick surname can still be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, carried by descendants of those early bearers who lived and worked in the Sunderland area. Like many British surnames, the meaning and significance of Suddick continue to be passed down through generations, connecting modern-day bearers to their rich ancestral heritage.
There are approximately 318 people named Suddick in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Suddick.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Albert
- Anthony
- Colin
- David
- Dean
- James
- John
- Keith
- Mark
- Martin
- Stephen
Female
- Anne
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- June
- Mary
- Sheila
- Susan
- Tracey
- Tracy