FAWDINGTON
Fawdington
Fawdington is a British surname with a long history dating back several centuries. The surname is of English origin and is believed to be locational, derived from the place name "Fawdington" in the county of Northumberland, England. The word "Fawdington" is thought to mean "the settlement of Fald or Falk".
Individuals bearing the surname Fawdington can trace their ancestry to the historic county of Northumberland in the northeast of England. Over the years, the surname has likely spread to other regions within the United Kingdom and beyond.
Like many surnames of English origin, Fawdington may have evolved over time through variations in spelling and pronunciation. Family histories and genealogical records show that individuals with the surname Fawdington have been documented in various historical documents, such as census records, parish registers, and heraldic archives.
Today, the surname Fawdington may be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world where British descendants have settled. Those with the surname Fawdington carry with them a piece of British heritage and history, connecting them to the ancestral lands of Northumberland and the broader tapestry of British genealogy.
There are approximately 69 people named Fawdington in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Fawdington.
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