THISTLETHWAITE
Thistlethwaite
Thistlethwaite is an English surname of locational origin, derived from the Old Norse words 'þystill' meaning "thistle" and 'þveit' meaning "clearing". The name indicates that the original bearers lived near a clearing populated with thistles.
The Thistlethwaite surname can be traced back to medieval times in the county of Yorkshire, in the Northern region of England. Notable historical records show the Thistlethwaite family owning land and residing in various parts of Yorkshire, particularly in the West Riding.
The Thistlethwaite family name has been passed down through generations and has spread throughout the United Kingdom and beyond, with descendants found in different parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Thistlethwaite continue to uphold their heritage and ancestral connections, some involved in professions ranging from academia to business and the arts.
In modern times, the surname Thistlethwaite retains its distinctive charm and serves as a reminder of the family's historical roots in England's verdant landscapes.
There are approximately 897 people named Thistlethwaite in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,044th most common surname in Britain. Around 14 in a million people in Britain are named Thistlethwaite.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Carl
- Craig
- Daniel
- David
- Gary
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Peter
- Robert
- Simon
- Trevor
- William
Female
- Dorothy
- Elizabeth
- Gl
- Hannah
- Hm
- Jill
- Julie
- Karen
- Laura
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Susan
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