Lintern

Lintern is a surname of English origin, most commonly found in the South West of England. The name is of locational origin, deriving from the place name "Lyntone" in Oxfordshire, which means "flax settlement" in Old English.

The earliest recorded instances of the Lintern surname date back to the 17th century in the county of Cornwall. Over time, branches of the Lintern family have spread across various regions in the UK, including Devon, Dorset, and Hampshire.

The Lintern family name is associated with a range of professions and occupations, including agriculture, mining, and maritime industries. Some notable individuals bearing the surname Lintern have made significant contributions in their respective fields.

Like many British surnames, the Lintern name may have variations in spelling over the centuries, including Lintorne and Lintorn. The Lintern surname continues to be passed down through generations, reflecting the rich history and heritage of the family.

Typical given names associated with the Lintern surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Anthony
  • Barry
  • Chris
  • Christopher
  • Dave
  • David
  • Gary
  • John
  • Matthew
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Stephen

Female

  • Carly
  • Catherine
  • Deborah
  • Elizabeth
  • Emily
  • Emma
  • Jane
  • Karen
  • Lorraine
  • Pauline
  • Sarah
  • Susan

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 854 people named Lintern in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,359th most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Lintern.

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Famous people named Lintern

  • Richard Lintern - Actor
  • Mel Lintern - Football player

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.

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