BLENKINSOP
Blenkinsop
Blenkinsop is a surname of English origin, predominantly found in the northern regions of England. The name is of Anglo-Saxon descent, with the first known recording dating back to the early Middle Ages.
The etymology of the surname "Blenkinsop" is believed to be derived from the Old English personal name "Blenkyn" or "Blenchyn" combined with the word "sop," which may refer to a valley or low-lying area. The name could be translated to mean "the valley or settlement of Blenkin."
The Blenkinsop surname is associated with notable historical figures, including individuals involved in various professions such as agriculture, mining, and trade. One of the most famous bearers of the name is John Blenkinsop (1783–1831), an English mining engineer credited with the development of the first practical steam locomotive to run on a railway in 1812.
The distribution of the Blenkinsop surname is primarily concentrated in Yorkshire and the surrounding regions, reflecting its strong historical ties to northern England. Over time, the name has spread beyond its original geographical roots, and individuals bearing the surname can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world.
In modern times, the surname Blenkinsop continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to the heritage and lineage of families with this distinctive name.
There are approximately 1,493 people named Blenkinsop in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,366th most common surname in Britain. Around 23 in a million people in Britain are named Blenkinsop.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Carl
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
Female
- Claire
- Dawn
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Janette
- Jean
- Julie
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
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