Kitchel

Occupational

Meaning

One who works in or near a kitchen, or from a place associated with kitchens.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English 'kitchen' (from Old Norse 'eldhús' via Old French 'cuisine'). The surname likely originated as an occupational name for a kitchen worker.

About the Kitchel Surname

An occupational surname indicating work in a kitchen or food preparation. The name reflects the importance of kitchen staff in medieval households.

Distribution

Found in England and English-speaking countries, with some presence in North America.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Kitchel Surname

W. Lloyd Kitchel

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