EASTERLING
Easterling
Easterling is an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname with origins in England. The name Easterling is of occupational heritage, deriving from the Middle English term ‘eastren’ or ‘easterne’, meaning a person from the east.
Historically, individuals with the surname Easterling may have been associated with professions or activities related to the eastern part of a settlement, such as a trade route or a boundary line.
The surname Easterling has been documented in English records dating back to the medieval period. Over time, variants of the name have emerged, including Esterling and Estirling.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Easterling can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world due to migration and settlement patterns. Researching family history and genealogy can provide further insights into the specific origins and branches of the Easterling surname.
There are approximately 148 people named Easterling in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Easterling.
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
- Adrian
- Benjiman
- David
- Dennis
- Dj
- James
- Jason
- John
- Kenneth
- Mark
- Martin
- Nigel
- Ryan
- Simon
- William
Female
- Christine
- Clare
- Dorothy
- Heidi
- Jean
- Kathleen
- Katrina
- Lilian
- Linzi
- Lorriane
- Paula
- Sheena
- Tammera
- Tara