ENGLAND
England
Origin and Meaning
The surname England is of English origin, deriving from the Middle English word "Englond", which referred to the land of the Angles, one of the Germanic tribes that settled in Britain following the Roman occupation.
Historical Significance
The surname England has a long history in Britain, reflecting a connection to the land itself. It is believed that the surname originated as a topographical name for someone who lived in the region of England, or as a tribal name for a person of English descent.
Distribution and Variants
The surname England is most commonly found in areas with strong historical ties to Anglo-Saxon settlements, such as the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex. Variants of the surname include Inglis, Ingliss, and Inglish.
Famous Bearers
Famous bearers of the surname England include:
- John England (1786–1842), Irish-born American bishop who served as the first Catholic bishop of Charleston, South Carolina.
- Nick England (b. 1965), British mathematician known for his work in the field of combinatorial game theory.
- Karen England (b. 1970), English actress and singer best known for her roles in West End musicals.
Trivia
In addition to being a surname, "England" is also commonly used as a given name, especially in the United States where it has been used for both boys and girls.
There are approximately 11,867 people named England in the UK. That makes it the 767th most common surname in Britain. Around 182 in a million people in Britain are named England.
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jane
- Janet
- Jennifer
- Karen
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan