FRECKLETON
Freckleton
Origin
Freckleton is a habitational surname of English origin, derived from a village named Freckleton in Lancashire, North West England. The village's name is thought to have Celtic roots, with "frey" meaning "woodland" and "tun" referring to an enclosure or settlement. The first recorded instance of the surname was in 1212, linking it to the village.
Distribution
The surname Freckleton is predominantly found in the counties of Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Cheshire in England. Due to migration and emigration, Freckletons can also be found in other parts of the United Kingdom, as well as in countries that were part of the British Empire.
Notable Individuals
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William Henry Freckleton (1860-1919): A famous British artist known for his landscape paintings, particularly those depicting the Lancashire countryside.
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Jane Freckleton (b. 1985): A British author and historian, renowned for her works on local history and genealogy, with a focus on the Freckleton name.
Variants
Variants of the surname Freckleton include Frekleton, Frekleton, and Freckelton, with slight spelling differences reflecting historical variations in language and dialect.
Coat of Arms
The Freckleton family crest features a shield adorned with symbols reflecting characteristics such as fortitude, honour, and loyalty. These symbols are often accompanied by a motto that encapsulates the family's values.
Legacy
The Freckleton surname holds a significant place in British history, representing a connection to the village of Freckleton and its surroundings. Despite not being one of the most common surnames, its ties to a particular geographic location underscore the importance of local identity within British heritage.
There are approximately 303 people named Freckleton in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Freckleton.
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
- Andrew
- Daniel
- Howard
- James
- John
- Jon
- Joseph
- Mark
- Martin
- Paul
- Robert
- Sean
- William
Female
- Abigail
- Christine
- Dolly
- Dorothy
- Helena
- Jean
- Julie
- Kathleen
- Leighanne
- Paula
- Rebecca
- Samantha
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.