Syddall

Syddall is a surname originating in the United Kingdom, particularly in the North West region of England. The name is of Old English origin and is derived from the words "sid" meaning wide or broad, and "dael" meaning valley or dale. This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived in or near a wide valley.

Historically, the Syddall family has been found mainly in Cheshire, Lancashire, and Staffordshire in England. The surname has been recorded in various forms over the centuries, such as Syddall, Siddall, and Siddle, indicating regional dialect adaptations and spelling variations.

The Syddall family has been associated with a variety of occupations, including farmers, labourers, and craftsmen. They often lived in rural areas and were involved in agriculture and local trade.

Today, the Syddall surname continues to be found in the UK and in various countries around the world due to migration and emigration patterns. Many individuals with the Syddall surname take pride in their heritage and genealogy, tracing their family roots back to their British origins.

Overall, the Syddall surname carries with it a sense of history and regional identity, reflecting the language and landscape of the North West of England where the name has its roots.

There are approximately 384 people named Syddall in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Syddall.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Adam
  • Antony
  • Brian
  • David
  • Ian
  • John
  • Kenneth
  • Matthew
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Stephen
  • Stuart

Female

  • Claire
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Jenny
  • Kate
  • Kathryn
  • Laura
  • Linda
  • Margaret
  • Nadia
  • Norma
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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