EVERINGHAM
Everingham
Everingham is a surname of English origin that can be traced back to medieval times. The name is believed to be locational, deriving from the village of Everingham in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The village's name is thought to come from the Old English personal name Eofor, meaning "boar," and "inga," indicating association, referring to a settlement of Eofor's people.
The Everingham family is recorded as being prominent in Yorkshire from early medieval times. They were known to have held lands and estates in the region, indicating their status and influence in the local community. Over the centuries, branches of the family spread to other parts of England, and the surname Everingham became more widespread.
The surname Everingham has various spellings and variations, including Evingham, Evringham, and Eveningham, which is common in genealogical records due to the lack of standardised spelling in historical documents.
Today, individuals with the surname Everingham can be found in different parts of the world, particularly in countries with historical ties to the British Empire, such as Australia and Canada. The name continues to represent a connection to the rich history and heritage of Yorkshire and England.
There are approximately 422 people named Everingham in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Everingham.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alex
- Andrew
- John
- Jon
- Lee
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- William
Female
- Carol
- Claire
- Dorothy
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Joanne
- Laura
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Susan