Kytchyn Surname History

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

Not surprisingly, the Kytchyn surname is thought to have originally been an occupational name for a cook, deriving from the Old English word "cycen."

Early Origins of the Kytchyn family

The surname Kytchyn was first found in Lancashire where they held a family seat from very ancient times. Early rolls revealed Henry atte Kychene c. 1300 and Richard del Kechin. The Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 lists Johannes del Kechyn; Johannes del Kuchyn; and Thomas del Kichyn. 1

Early History of the Kytchyn family

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Kytchyn Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kitchen, Ketchin, Kitching, Kitchiner, Kitchener and others.

Early Notables of the Kytchyn family

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Migration of the Kytchyn family to Ireland

Some of the Kytchyn family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Kytchyn family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: John Kitchen, who settled in Salem in 1630; Nicholas Kitchen settled in Barbados in 1654; Joseph Kitchin settled in Virginia in 1635; John Kitchin settled in New England in 1635.

Citations +

Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)