KINGTON
Kington
Kington is a surname of English origin, most commonly found in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The name is believed to be locational in nature, derived from the town of Kington in Herefordshire.
Etymology
The surname Kington is thought to have originated from Old English, with "cyn" meaning "royal" or "kingly" and "tun" meaning "settlement" or "enclosure." Therefore, Kington may represent a place associated with a king or royal settlement.
Distribution and Popularity
The surname Kington is relatively uncommon, with the majority of individuals bearing this name residing in the UK, particularly in areas close to the historical town of Kington in Herefordshire. The name may also be found in former British colonies due to historical migration patterns.
Notable Individuals
1. Katherine Kington (b. 1985)
An accomplished artist known for her intricate tapestries inspired by British folklore and mythology.
2. Jonathan Kington (1947–2012)
A renowned historian specialising in the medieval history of the West Midlands, particularly the region surrounding the town of Kington.
References
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1991). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Hanks, P., & Hodges, F. (1988). A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford University Press.
Typical given names associated with the Kington surname
Male
- Alexander
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- James
- John
- Luke
- Mark
- Michael
- Richard
- Stephen
- Thomas
- Tom
Female
- Alison
- Amy
- Anna
- Emma
- Hayley
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Jean
- Louise
- Margaret
- Sandra
- Sarah
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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There are approximately 474 people named Kington in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Kington.
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
Famous people named Kington
- Miles Kington - Journalist and musician (1941 to 2008)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.