Kynaston

Kynaston is a distinguished British surname with ancient roots, derived from the Old English personal name "Cynefæstan." It is one of the oldest recorded surnames in England, dating back to the early medieval period.

The Kynaston family originally hails from Shropshire, a county in the West Midlands region of England. They settled in the village of Kynaston, which is believed to have given rise to the surname. Over the centuries, the Kynaston family has spread across various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.

The Kynaston surname carries a sense of nobility and heritage, with several notable individuals bearing this name throughout history. Members of the Kynaston family have been associated with significant events, such as battles and court gatherings. They have also made contributions to various fields, including literature, politics, and the arts.

Today, the surname Kynaston continues to be borne by many families, both in Britain and in other parts of the world where descendants of the original Kynaston family have settled. The name serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of this illustrious British lineage.

There are approximately 1,395 people named Kynaston in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,687th most common surname in Britain. Around 21 in a million people in Britain are named Kynaston.

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
  • Christopher
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Paul
  • Philip
  • Robert
  • Stephen
  • William

Female

  • Anne
  • Claire
  • Elizabeth
  • Helen
  • Lucy
  • Margaret
  • Marianne
  • Melanie
  • Nicole
  • Rachel
  • Sarah
  • Sharon
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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