DUCKERING
Duckering
Background: Duckering is an English surname that originated in the county of Lincolnshire, located in the east of England. It is a toponymic surname, meaning that it is derived from a place name. The name Duckering likely comes from the village of Duckerin or Duckering in Lincolnshire.
Origins and Meaning: The surname Duckering is believed to have originated from the Old English word “ducere” which means “duck” combined with the suffix "-ing", which was commonly used to denote a group or family. Therefore, Duckering could be roughly translated to mean "descendant of the duck herder" or "dweller at the duck farm".
Distribution and Variants: The Duckering surname is relatively rare and is primarily found in the Lincolnshire area. Variants of the name may include Duckeringe, Duckerin, Duckerine, and Duckeringe.
Notable Individuals: As the Duckering surname is not widely prevalent, there are no well-known figures associated with the name in historical records.
References:
- Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M. A Dictionary of English Surnames. 3rd ed., Routledge, 1997.
- Lower, M.A. Patronymica Britannica: A Dictionary of the Family Names of the United Kingdom. J.R. Smith, 1860.
There are approximately 135 people named Duckering in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Duckering.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Gary
- Ian
- James
- Jason
- Kevin
- Nigel
- Peter
- Ronald
- Terry
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Bridget
- Claire
- Frances
- Helen
- Kerry
- Laura
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Rebecca
- Rosemary