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Arkinstall
Arkinstall is a British surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name "Ercenwald," which combines the elements "earn," meaning eagle, and "weald," meaning rule.
First found in the county of Gloucestershire, England, the Arkinstall family has a long history in the region. Members of the Arkinstall family have been recorded in various historical documents, including census records, church registers, and land deeds. The surname has evolved over the centuries, with variations such as Arkinstal, Arkinstale, Arkinstell, and Arkinstall being recorded in different records.
Like many surnames, Arkinstall may have originated as a way to identify individuals based on their occupation, location, or family lineage. The Arkinstall surname, therefore, may have been given to those who held a particular role or lived near an eagle's nest or location associated with eagles.
Today, individuals with the surname Arkinstall can be found not only in the United Kingdom but also in other parts of the world due to migration and globalisation. The name continues to carry the rich history and heritage of its bearers, connecting them to their ancestors and the communities they once belonged to.
There are approximately 292 people named Arkinstall in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Arkinstall.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Lee
- Michael
- Paul
- Philip
- Richard
- Roger
- Tony
Female
- Ann
- Deborah
- Holly
- Jean
- Joanne
- Julie
- Katherine
- Margaret
- Pauline
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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