THACKRAH
Thackrah
Thackrah is a British surname with ancient origins that can be traced back to the region of Yorkshire. The name is believed to have Old Norse roots, derived from the Old Norse personal name "Þákr", meaning thatch or thatcher, combined with the Old English word "rá", meaning row or line. Therefore, Thackrah is thought to refer to someone who lived by a row of thatched cottages or who worked as a thatcher.
Individuals bearing the surname Thackrah are likely to have familial ties to the historic county of Yorkshire, where the name was most commonly found. Over the centuries, bearers of the surname Thackrah have spread throughout the United Kingdom and beyond, contributing to various fields and professions. The name has diversified and evolved through intermarriage and migration.
Notable individuals with the surname Thackrah have made contributions to different disciplines, including medicine, law, academia, and the arts. The surname Thackrah is a testament to the rich tapestry of British history and genealogy, connecting modern-day bearers to their ancestral heritage.
There are approximately 245 people named Thackrah in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Thackrah.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Brian
- Christopher
- David
- Graham
- Henry
- James
- Martin
- Paul
- Peter
- Stuart
- Terence
Female
- Andrea
- Charlotte
- Debra
- Diane
- Elizabeth
- Glenys
- Joan
- Kelly
- Pamela
- Susan
- Zoe