Christie Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Christie last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Christie last name
Meaning of the Christie last name: from Christopher or Christian. Christie is a Scottish surname from a pet form of Christopher or Christian, both from Greek Christos. The last name was common in Fife and Aberdeenshire. Agatha Christie, the crime writer, and James Christie, founder of the London auction house in 1766, made it world famous.
Arms associated with the Christie name
In Scottish heraldry, coats of arms associated with the Christie name are personal, each with its own blazon.
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Christie name FAQ
What does the Christie name mean?
from Christopher or Christian. Common variants include Christy, Christe.
Where does the Christie surname come from?
It originates in Scotland, and is also found in the United States, Canada, Australia and England.
Is there a Christie coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Christie coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: George F. Black, The Surnames of Scotland (New York Public Library, 1946); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).