CLINKARD
Clinkard
Clinkard is a British surname believed to have originated in the North East region of England, particularly in the county of Yorkshire. The surname is of Anglo-Saxon origin, deriving from the Old English word "clenc", meaning a slope or bank. The addition of the suffix "-ard" is typical of surnames in the English language, indicating someone associated with the feature described by the root word.
Historically, individuals with the surname Clinkard were likely to have been connected to areas with sloping terrain or embankments. Over time, the surname would have been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.
Variants of the surname Clinkard may exist due to different spellings or regional accents, but the core meaning and origins remain the same. Today, individuals with the surname Clinkard can be found across the United Kingdom and potentially in other parts of the world due to migration and global dispersal.
The study of surnames, known as onomastics, provides insights into the linguistic, historical, and geographical roots of family names. The surname Clinkard is one among many that contribute to the rich tapestry of British surnames and their fascinating etymological histories.
There are approximately 177 people named Clinkard in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Clinkard.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Colin
- David
- John
- Jonathan
- Julian
- Matthew
- Neil
- Richard
- Theo
Female
- Anna
- Gabriella
- Hannah
- Helen
- Lauren
- Lucy
- Natalie
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Tanya
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.