Origins of the Mitchell surname
What does the name Mitchell mean?
Mitchell is English and Scottish in origin, and has two main points of origin. Most commonly it comes from the Norman name 'Michel/Michael' and is patronymic, referring to those who are the son or descendant of a bearer of that name. Secondly the surname Mitchell can come from the Middle English word for 'big' (michel or mechel), and be a descriptive name that refers to someone large in stature and their descendants.
Alternative variations of the name Mitchell
Mitchell, Michel, Mychell, Michell, Mitchill
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Interesting facts about Mitchell
How common is your surname?
47th most common surname in the UK
Who were Mitchells most likely to marry?
What are the most common Mitchell first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
Common jobs for Mitchells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mitchells in 1921
Dressmaker
2,654
Domestic Servant
1,648
Laundress
1,382
Housekeeper
1,178
General Servant Domestic
1,065
Common male occupations for Mitchells in 1921
General Labourer
2,063
Farmer
1,972
Coal Miner
1,907
Agricultural Labourer
1,712
Tailor
1,355
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