Kilpatrick - Last Names

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Kilpatrick

/ˈkɪlpətrɪk/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Church of Patrick or Patrick's settlement

Represents a connection to early Christian heritage in Scotland and ancestral lineage tied to sacred or communal sites.

Symbolism

Embodies spiritual legacy, historical continuity, and familial identity. It symbolizes roots, faith, and regional pride.

Etymology: Derived from the Gaelic 'Cill Phàdraig', meaning 'cell' or 'church of Patrick', referring to Saint Patrick. It was originally a place name for settlements near churches dedicated to St. Patrick, later adopted as a hereditary surname.

Style & Origin

traditional

strong

english

Cultural Background

Of Scottish origin, Kilpatrick is rooted in Gaelic toponymy and reflects ancestral ties to specific

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