TWELVES
Twelves
Twelves is a British surname of Old English origin. The name is derived from the Old English word twelf, meaning "twelve," and was used to denote the twelfth child in a family. As such, it is a patronymic surname, a name derived from the given name of an ancestor.
The Twelves surname is found primarily in the southern counties of England, with historical records indicating concentrations in areas such as Sussex and Kent. The name has likely spread to other parts of the country over time as families migrated for work or other reasons.
Individuals bearing the Twelves surname have been noted in various records throughout history, including census data, parish records, and land ownership documents. Like many English surnames, the Twelves name may have undergone variations in spelling over the centuries, such as Twelve or Twelfs.
Today, descendants of the Twelves family can be found in different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, with some members of the family having emigrated to other countries. The surname remains a reminder of the family's heritage and ancestral ties to English history.
There are approximately 171 people named Twelves in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Twelves.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Benjamin
- Charles
- Christopher
- Darren
- Darryl
- David
- Eric
- John
- Michael
- Rhys
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Alison
- Angela
- Caroline
- Dominique
- Elizabeth
- Georgina
- Helen
- Jane
- Jennifer
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.