ELLINGTON
Ellington
Ellington is a surname of English origin with roots in the northern county of Yorkshire. The name is of habitational origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Aelfing" combined with "tun," meaning settlement or farmstead. The village of Ellington in Northumberland, located near the coast, is one of the places from which the surname may have originated.
The Ellington surname has been recorded in historical documents dating back to the 13th century, indicating its long-standing presence in British history. Over the centuries, the name has spread throughout England and beyond, with Ellington families establishing themselves in various regions of the country.
Notable individuals bearing the Ellington surname include musicians, artists, scholars, and other prominent figures who have contributed to the cultural and intellectual life of Britain and beyond. The name continues to be passed down through generations, linking modern-day bearers of the Ellington surname to their ancestral roots in Yorkshire and beyond.
The Ellington surname carries with it a sense of heritage and tradition, reflecting the enduring connections that individuals and families have to their past. Whether as a reminder of a distant ancestral village in Northumberland or as a testament to the resilience and perseverance of generations of Ellingtons, this surname stands as a marker of identity and history for those who bear it.
Typical given names associated with the Ellington surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Charles
- David
- Ian
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Amy
- Denise
- Hyacinth
- Jane
- Lisa
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Maureen
- Nicole
- Patricia
- Samantha
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 1,129 people named Ellington in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,723rd most common surname in Britain. Around 17 in a million people in Britain are named Ellington.
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
Famous people named Ellington
- Duke Ellington - American jazz musician, composer and band leader (1899 to 1974)
- Lance Ellington - Singer
- James Ellington - Sprinter
- Edward Ellington - Army general (1877 to 1967)
- Lee Ellington - Football player
- Edward B. Ellington - Engineer (1845 to 1914)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.