CARLINE
Carline
Carline is a British surname with a long history, widely found in various parts of the United Kingdom. The origin of the surname is believed to be of Old English descent, derived from the personal name "Carl" meaning 'man' or 'free man', and the suffix "line" denoting 'descendant of'. Therefore, Carline can be interpreted to mean 'son of Carl'.
Distribution and Variants
The surname Carline is most commonly found in regions such as Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Norfolk. Variants of the surname include Carlene, Karlin, and Carlin.
Notable Individuals
- Alison Carline: An English painter known for her work during the early 20th century.
- Keith Carline: A British footballer who played as a winger for various clubs in the 1970s.
Historical Significance
The Carline surname has historical significance, particularly during the medieval period in the United Kingdom. The bearers of this surname were often associated with traits such as strength, independence, and resilience, reflecting the Old English roots of the name.
Modern Presence
In contemporary times, the Carline surname continues to be present in various parts of the United Kingdom and has spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and diaspora.
References
- P. H. Reaney and R. M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames, Oxford University Press, 1997.
- H. Amanda Robb and Andrew Jamieson, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom, The Penguin Group, 1911.
There are approximately 773 people named Carline in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,010th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Carline.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
Female
- Amy
- Ann
- Carol
- Christine
- Helen
- Lesley
- Margaret
- Mary
- Rachel
- Sandra
- Susan
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
- Caraline
- Carlin
- Carlina
- Carlane
- Carli
- Carlice
- Carlie
- Carlind
- Carlinet
- Carling
- Carlini
- Carlino
- Carlins
- Carlion
- Carlise
- Carlling
- Carlone
- Carlyn
- Carnline
- Carolin
- Carolina
- Caroline
- Carolino
- Carriline
- Carrlin
- Carroline
- Caughlin
- Caulin
- Cauling
- Corlin
- Corline
- Corling
- Corlins
- Curlin
- Curline
- Curling
- Karelina
- Karlin
- Karliner
- Karling
- Kerlin
- Kirlin
- Carine
- Carley
- Carlidge
- Carlinton
- Carlis
- Carloni
- Carloyin
- Carlye
- Carolyn
- Kaulins
- Carlile
- Carlon
- Carlyon
- Carolan
- Crellin
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.