Titchener

The surname Titchener is of English origin and is considered to be locational, derived from the Old English word "tician," meaning "to happen" or "to occur." The name is believed to have originated from a lost medieval village or hamlet. As a locational surname, Titchener likely denoted a person who hailed from or resided near a place named Titchener.

Distribution

The surname Titchener is not widespread and has been predominantly found in areas of the United Kingdom such as Kent and Suffolk. However, individuals with the surname Titchener have also been found in various other parts of the country.

Notable Individuals

One notable individual bearing the surname Titchener is Edward Bradford Titchener (1867–1927), a prominent British psychologist who played a significant role in the development of structuralism, a school of psychology focusing on consciousness and the mind.

Variations

Variants of the surname Titchener include Tichenor, Tichener, Tichnor, and Titchinner. These variations may have arisen due to different regional accents and dialects across England.

References

Individuals interested in researching the Titchener surname further are encouraged to consult genealogical records, historical documents, and local archives for more information on the origins and history of the name.

There are approximately 751 people named Titchener in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,206th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Titchener.

Surname type: Occupational name

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Graham
  • James
  • John
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Simon

Female

  • Carol
  • Christine
  • Claire
  • Elizabeth
  • Julie
  • Laura
  • Linda
  • Lisa
  • Margaret
  • Rachel
  • Sarah
  • Stella
  • Susan
  • Valarie
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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