How common is the Kitchel surname?

There are approximately 3,000 people with the surname Kitchel in the United States.

Are there Kitchel soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 29 soldiers with the Kitchel surname appear in Civil War records.

Kitchel

Q: What does the surname Kitchel mean?

The surname Kitchel means "One who works in or near a kitchen, or from a place associated with kitchens.". It is of English/German origin.

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 & Frequency

Estimated 3,000 bearers in the United States #2,235 most common surname

Rare Common

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

Kitchel Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Kitchel Surname

W. Lloyd Kitchel

Counsel

Quick Facts

Origin: English/German
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: Medieval England
Estimated Bearers: 3,000

War Records

29 soldiers with the Kitchel surname found in Civil War records.

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