ALLINGTON
Allington
Origin and Meaning
Allington is a locational surname derived from several places in England named Allington. The name is of Old English origin, with "All-" meaning "noble" and "-ington" denoting a settlement or town.
History
The Allington surname has ancient roots in England, dating back to at least the medieval period. The name is found in various records, including the Domesday Book of 1086, which lists Allington places in counties such as Dorset, Wiltshire, and Lincolnshire. Over time, individuals bearing the surname spread across the country, establishing their presence in different regions.
Notable Individuals
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Sir Robert Allington (1561–1630): A prominent English politician and diplomat who served under Queen Elizabeth I and King James I.
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Jennifer Allington (b. 1985): A British author known for her works of historical fiction set in the Victorian era.
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Simon Allington (b. 1973): An accomplished British artist renowned for his landscape paintings inspired by the countryside of Yorkshire.
Variants
Variants of the Allington surname include Aliington, Allyngton, and Alington.
Distribution
The Allington surname is most commonly found in regions across England, with notable concentrations in counties such as Kent, Surrey, and Hampshire.
Coat of Arms
The Allington family crest typically features symbols such as a lion rampant, a chevron, or an oak tree, reflecting strength, loyalty, and endurance.
Typical given names associated with the Allington surname
Male
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Marcus
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Raymond
- Richard
- Terence
Female
- Denyse
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Katie
- Margaret
- Maureen
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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Did you know?
According to a survey carried out by Democracy Club, politicians and candidates with the surname Allington are most likely to say that their favourite biscuit is a Chocolate biscuit.
There are approximately 1,194 people named Allington in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,453rd most common surname in Britain. Around 18 in a million people in Britain are named Allington.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Allington
- Edward Allington - Sculptor (1951 to 2017)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.