Kitchings

Kitchings is a surname of likely British origin. It is a variant of the surname Kitchen, itself derived from the Middle English "kichen," meaning kitchen. The name was likely occupational, originally denoting someone who worked in a kitchen, such as a cook or kitchen hand, particularly in a large household or manor. The "s" suffix often denotes a patronymic origin, possibly indicating "son of Kitchen."

Variations of the name may include Kitchen, Kitching, and Kitchin. Historical records show instances of the name appearing in England and later, with migration, in other parts of the world, including North America. As a surname, Kitchings is relatively uncommon.