BARNINGHAM
Barningham
Barningham is an English surname of locational origin, derived from two villages of the same name in the North Yorkshire region of England. The name "Barningham" is believed to have originated from the Old English words "bern" meaning barn and "ing" indicating a connection or association, and "ham" meaning settlement or village.
Individuals with the surname Barningham are predominantly found in the northern counties of England, particularly in Yorkshire where the ancestral villages are located. The name likely spread as families migrated from the rural villages to urban centres during the industrial revolution.
The Barningham surname has varied spellings over the centuries, including Barnigham, Berningham, and Berningeham among others. The name can be traced back to early records in the Domesday Book of 1086, indicating its long-established presence in English history.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Barningham can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world due to migration and global mobility. The name reflects the rich heritage and diverse genealogical backgrounds of British families.
There are approximately 288 people named Barningham in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Barningham.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Allen
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Nigel
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Anne
- Barbara
- Catherine
- Deborah
- Jayne
- Joyce
- Lisa
- Louise
- Philippa
- Rebecca
Similar and related surnames
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