FELLINGHAM
Fellingham
Fellingham is a surname of British origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval era. The surname is believed to be locational, denoting a person's association with the village of Fellingham or a similar place name. The name 'Fellingham' is thought to derive from the Old English words "felling" meaning clearing and "ham" meaning home or settlement.
The earliest recorded instances of the Fellingham surname date back to medieval England, appearing in records such as parish registers, manorial rolls, and census documents. The name has since spread to various regions across the United Kingdom and beyond, carried by descendants of the original bearers.
Fellingham is a relatively rare surname, but individuals bearing this name have made notable contributions in various fields such as academia, the arts, and business. The Fellingham family name has likely evolved over the centuries through intermarriage, migration, and changes in spelling conventions.
Today, individuals with the surname Fellingham can be found throughout the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world. The name serves as a reminder of the rich history and diverse heritage of British surnames.
There are approximately 377 people named Fellingham in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Fellingham.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Andy
- Arthur
- Christopher
- Dale
- David
- Ian
- John
- Jonathan
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
Female
- Beverley
- Catherine
- Claire
- Dorothy
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jean
- Louise
- Tracy
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
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