TICEHURST
Ticehurst
Ticehurst is a surname of English origin, believed to be locational in nature, originating from the village of Ticehurst in East Sussex, England. The name is derived from the Old English words "tiz" meaning "kid," and "hyrst" meaning "wooded hill," suggesting a connection to a place where young goats grazed on a wooded hill.
The first recorded instance of the Ticehurst surname dates back to the 13th century in the county of Surrey, England. Over the centuries, the surname has spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond as individuals with this name have migrated to other countries.
The Ticehurst name is relatively rare, and those who bear it may have a direct ancestral link to the original village or may have adopted the name due to its historical association with the locality.
Notable individuals with the surname Ticehurst have made contributions to various fields such as art, science, and literature, enriching the cultural tapestry of British society.
In contemporary times, the Ticehurst surname continues to be upheld by families who take pride in their heritage and ancestral connections to the village from which the name originated. The surname serves as a reminder of the deep-rooted history and traditions of a bygone era in English lineage.
There are approximately 771 people named Ticehurst in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,029th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Ticehurst.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- David
- Geoffrey
- Ian
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Simon
- Stephen
- Tony
Female
- Emily
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Joanne
- Karen
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan