Emmingham

Emmingham is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The name is believed to have originated from local places named Emmingham, which likely derived from the Old English personal name Emma combined with the word ham, meaning home or settlement.

The Emmingham surname has been documented in historical records, dating back to the late medieval period. Over the centuries, individuals bearing this surname have been noted for their contributions to various fields, including academia, business, and the arts.

Like many English surnames, Emmingham may have undergone variations in spelling over time, depending on factors such as dialectal differences and clerical errors in record-keeping.

Today, the Emmingham surname continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and beyond, contributing to the diverse tapestry of British surnames.

There are approximately 146 people named Emmingham in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Emmingham.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • David
  • Dean
  • Edward
  • Glynn
  • Jack
  • John
  • Mark
  • Nathan
  • Neil
  • Richard
  • Ryan

Female

  • Doreen
  • Elizabeth
  • Jane
  • Janet
  • Karen
  • Katie
  • Margaret
  • Nicola
  • Pauline
  • Wendy

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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