CHELLINGWORTH
Chellingworth
Chellingworth is a distinguished British surname with a rich history and heritage. The origin of the surname can be traced back to the Old English pre 7th Century word "Cealh" meaning "calf" and "Ing" meaning "the people of." Therefore, the name is believed to denote someone who lived at a place associated with calves or perhaps a calf-rearing settlement.
The surname Chellingworth is chiefly found in the county of Sussex in the South East of England. Over the centuries, bearers of the surname have spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Chellingworth have made contributions to various fields such as academia, the arts, business, and more. The surname has retained its presence, signifying a connection to a long and distinguished ancestral line.
Today, individuals with the surname Chellingworth can be found across the globe, proudly bearing a name that carries with it a sense of tradition and belonging to the British Isles.
There are approximately 76 people named Chellingworth in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Chellingworth.
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