UNDERHILL
Underhill
Underhill is a surname of English origin that has ancient roots in the country. The name is a toponymic surname, referring to someone who lived beneath a hill or at the foot of a hill.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Underhill dates back to the 13th century in the county of Warwickshire, England. Over the centuries, the surname has spread throughout the United Kingdom and beyond, particularly to countries with historical ties to Britain.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Underhill include John Underhill, a prominent English-born American military leader who played a significant role in early colonial conflicts in North America.
The name Underhill continues to be relatively common in England and the English-speaking world, with variations in spelling such as Underhull also existing.
The surname Underhill embodies a connection to the English landscape and evokes images of rural life and geographical features. Its rich history and widespread use make it a distinctive and enduring part of British culture.
There are approximately 4,357 people named Underhill in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,155th most common surname in Britain. Around 67 in a million people in Britain are named Underhill.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Gillian
- Janet
- Jennifer
- Karen
- Lisa
- Louise
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan