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

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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