Mansergh

Mansergh is a surname of English origin, particularly prevalent in the northern region of the country. The name is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Magnus", which means "great" or "large", combined with the Old English word "seger", meaning "victory". The combination of these elements creates a name that signifies a great victory or success.

The Mansergh family has been associated with various regions in England, particularly in Westmorland and Lancashire. One of the earliest recorded instances of the Mansergh surname is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a William de Mansergh is mentioned as a landowner in the county of Westmorland.

Over the centuries, the Mansergh name has spread to different parts of England and beyond, carried by families who have either maintained ancestral ties to the region or have migrated to other areas. The name has evolved and adapted through time, reflecting the shifting demographics and social dynamics of English history.

Today, individuals with the surname Mansergh can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world. The name continues to carry a sense of heritage and identity for those who bear it, linking them to a lineage that stretches back through the annals of English history.

There are approximately 128 people named Mansergh in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Mansergh.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • David
  • Haigh
  • James
  • John
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Robert
  • Terence
  • William

Female

  • Abigail
  • Alice
  • Frances
  • Holly
  • Jane
  • Julie
  • Margaret
  • Ruth
  • Sarah
  • Shirley

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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