MINCHINGTON
Minchington
Minchington is a British surname with origins believed to be locational. The name is thought to have derived from the Old English words "Minche", meaning "mingle" or "forum", and "tun", meaning "settlement" or "enclosure", suggesting that the name may have originally referred to a village where people met or mingled.
The Minchington name is relatively rare and is most commonly found in parts of Southern England, particularly in counties such as Dorset and Wiltshire. The surname has historical connections to these regions and may have originated from a specific place name or estate.
Individuals bearing the surname Minchington have been recorded across various historical documents, including parish records, census data, and probate records. The name has maintained a presence over the centuries, although in modern times, it remains relatively uncommon.
The etymology and geographic distribution of the Minchington surname provide an insight into its historical significance and the ancestral roots of those who bear the name.
There are approximately 124 people named Minchington in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Minchington.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Daniel
- David
- Leonard
- Richard
- Robert
- Steven
- Thomas
Female
- Brenda
- Chloe
- Deborah
- Dorothy
- Helen
- Karen
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
- Valerie
Similar and related surnames
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