TITE
Tite
Tite is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English word "tīt," which means cheerful or happy. The surname is primarily found in the southern counties of England, with historical records dating back to the 14th century. It is believed that the surname originated as a nickname for someone with a cheerful disposition.
Notable Individuals
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Sir William Tite (1798–1873): A prominent English architect known for his work on various structures in London, including the Royal Exchange, the London and South Western Railway, and the Cornhill and Ludgate Hill railway stations.
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Katharine Tite (b. 1985): A contemporary British artist known for her innovative use of mixed media to create intricate and thought-provoking art pieces.
Variants
Variants of the surname Tite include Tyte, Tittle, and Tithe. Over the centuries, variations in spelling have occurred due to factors such as regional dialects and the recording practices of scribes.
The surname Tite holds a rich history within England and continues to be borne by individuals who embody its cheerful connotations.
There are approximately 1,016 people named Tite in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,294th most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Tite.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Jon
- Jonathan
- Michael
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Leanne
- Lorraine
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Susan
- Zoe
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.