Titman

Origin: Titman is an English surname of Old English origin, derived from the medieval male personal name "Tita", a diminutive of the Old English pre 7th Century personal name "Tidwine", composed of the elements "tid", time, season, and "wine", friend. The suffix "-man" indicates 'servant of', thus denoting a servant or follower of Tita. The name was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086.

Distribution: The surname Titman is chiefly found in the England, particularly in the East Anglian region, with concentrations in counties such as Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire.

Variants: Variants of the surname Titman include Tidman, Tuttman, Tidemann, Tetman, and Tideman.

Notable Bearers: Notable bearers of the surname Titman include individuals with diverse backgrounds and achievements, from academics to professionals in various fields.

Heraldic Arms: The Titman family may have a coat of arms associated with the surname, depicting elements that represent the heritage and history of the family.

Modern Significance: Today, individuals bearing the surname Titman can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world, reflecting the widespread diaspora of British families.

There are approximately 283 people named Titman in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Titman.

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
  • Carl
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Jeremy
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Stephen

Female

  • Amanda
  • Caroline
  • Claire
  • Clare
  • Deborah
  • Hayley
  • Jacqueline
  • Joanne
  • Karen
  • Mary
  • Melanie
  • Pauline
  • Rachel
  • Susan
  • Wendy

Similar and related surnames

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