DUNNINGTON
Dunnington
Dunnington is an English surname of locational origin, deriving from various places in Yorkshire, England. The name is thought to have originated from Old English words "dun", meaning hill, and "tun", meaning enclosure or settlement. This suggests that Dunnington may have been used to refer to someone living by or near a settlement on a hill.
The Dunnington surname is particularly associated with the historic county of Yorkshire, where several villages and civil parishes carry the name. Notable Dunnington villages include Dunnington near York and Dunnington near Hornsea.
The first recorded instance of the Dunnington surname dates back to the early 13th century in Yorkshire. Over the centuries, the name has spread beyond its Yorkshire roots, with bearers of the surname found in various parts of the United Kingdom and around the world.
Today, individuals with the surname Dunnington can be found in a variety of professions and walks of life. The name's heritage links it to the rich history of Yorkshire and contributes to the diverse tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 322 people named Dunnington in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Dunnington.
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- Carl
- Christopher
- David
- Gary
- James
- John
- Jon
- Mark
- Nicholas
- Paul
Female
- Alison
- Angela
- Barbara
- Christine
- Julie
- Lisa
- Pauline
- Rachel
- Rosalind
- Susan
- Valerie
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