CARRINGTON
Carrington
Carrington is an ancient English surname with Norman-French origins. The name is locational, meaning that it derives from a place name where the original bearer lived or worked. In this case, Carrington comes from various places in England including Carrington in Cheshire, Greater Manchester, and Nottinghamshire.
The surname Carrington is believed to have been introduced to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name itself is thought to mean "the town of the marsh dwellers" or "the estate associated with a man named Cara".
Throughout history, bearers of the Carrington surname have been involved in various professions and artistic pursuits. The most notable figure associated with the name is Dame Dora Carrington (1893-1932), a renowned English painter and decorative artist from the Bloomsbury Group.
Today, the Carrington surname continues to be found in various regions of the United Kingdom and beyond, carried by individuals with diverse backgrounds and professions. The name has a long and rich history, reflecting the cultural tapestry of British society.
There are approximately 7,888 people named Carrington in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,191st most common surname in Britain. Around 121 in a million people in Britain are named Carrington.
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
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Julie
- Linda
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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