TUNNICLIFFE
Tunnicliffe
Tunnicliffe is a surname of English origin, with a significant presence in the United Kingdom. The name is believed to have originated from Tunnicliffe Moor, a place in the historical county of Cheshire. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers hailed from Tunnicliffe or a nearby area.
The surname Tunnicliffe can be traced back to the medieval period in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. Over the centuries, families bearing the Tunnicliffe name have spread throughout the United Kingdom and beyond, with some branches established in other countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
The Tunnicliffe name is relatively rare, with most bearers of the surname found in the regions of Cheshire and Staffordshire in the UK. The name is often associated with individuals who are hardworking, resilient, and proud of their roots.
Notable individuals with the surname Tunnicliffe include Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe, a renowned wildlife artist known for his illustrations of birds and animals, and Geoff Tunnicliffe, a prominent evangelical Christian leader.
The Tunnicliffe surname is a testament to the rich tapestry of British surnames and the diverse heritage of the people of the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 2,865 people named Tunnicliffe in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,116th most common surname in Britain. Around 44 in a million people in Britain are named Tunnicliffe.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Darren
- David
- Ian
- James
- Jason
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Neil
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
Female
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jean
- Joan
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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