Church

Meaning

Derived from someone who lived near a church or worked in a church.

Etymology

From the Old English 'cirice' derived from Greek 'kyriakon' meaning the Lord's house. The surname identified individuals residing adjacent to a church or those employed in ecclesiastical service.

About the Church Surname

Church is a topographic surname indicating residence near a church, a central landmark in medieval villages. The name reflects the prominence of churches in English community life and administration.

Distribution

Widespread throughout England and Wales, with populations in North America, Australia, and New Zealand.

People with the Church Surname