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HATCH

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There are approximately 5,428 people named Hatch in the UK. That makes it the 1,928th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 86 are named Hatch.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English
Location or Geographical Feature

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The Hatch surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: Local) A kind of door or floodgate. These ancient stops or hatches consisted of sundry great stakes and piles erected by fishermen in the river Thames or other streams, for their better convenience of securing fish. Also, a term for gates leading to deer-parks or forests.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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