Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈt͡ʃɜɹt͡ʃ/(American English) /ˈt͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the English word, derived from Old English cirice, ultimately from Greek κυριακόν (kyriakon) meaning "(house) of the lord". It probably referred to a person who lived close to a church.

Related Names

Rootcirice
Other Languages & CulturesKirch(German)

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Entry updated December 1, 2024