MASSINGHAM
Massingham
Massingham is a surname of English origin, mainly found in the county of Norfolk. The name is a locational surname derived from the village of Massingham in Norfolk. The village is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Masingaham", which means "the homestead of the family or followers of a man called Maessa".
The Massingham surname is relatively rare, with most instances found in Norfolk or among descendants who have migrated to other parts of the UK or abroad.
Notable individuals bearing the Massingham surname include historians, academics, and notable figures in various fields. The name reflects the rich history and cultural heritage of Norfolk and its surrounding areas.
The Massingham surname carries with it a sense of local identity and heritage, linking individuals to the historical roots of the Norfolk region. Through its bearers, the name continues to be a part of the diverse tapestry of British surnames and familial histories.
Typical given names associated with the Massingham surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Derek
- George
- Ivor
- John
- Lee
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stefan
Female
- Ann
- Catherine
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Karen
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 1,143 people named Massingham in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,661st most common surname in Britain. Around 18 in a million people in Britain are named Massingham.
Famous people named Massingham
- Richard Massingham - Actor (1898 to 1953)
- Harold Massingham - Poet (1932 to 2011)
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.