SUTCH
Sutch
Sutch is a British surname with roots dating back to medieval times. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English pre 7th Century personal name "Socca," a derivative of "Soc," meaning plough. The name likely denoted someone involved in agriculture or farming.
The Sutch surname is considered to be of habitational origin, derived from a place named in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Suntriche," located in the county of Suffolk. Over time, variations of the name developed, such as Sucche, Such, Suche, and Souch.
Individuals bearing the surname Sutch have made notable contributions to various fields over the years, including politics, music, and entertainment. Notably, Screamin' Lord Sutch, born David Edward Sutch, was a well-known British musician and politician in the 1960s and 1970s. With his eccentric stage presence and involvement in founding the Official Monster Raving Loony Party, Screamin' Lord Sutch left a lasting impression on British culture.
The Sutch surname continues to be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and among the global British diaspora. Today, individuals bearing the surname Sutch can be found across different professions and walks of life, carrying on the heritage associated with this ancient British surname.
There are approximately 737 people named Sutch in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,330th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Sutch.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Dan
- Daniel
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Steven
- Thomas
- Timothy
Female
- Amanda
- Claire
- Deborah
- Eileen
- Georgina
- Gladys
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Susan