MULLINGER
Mullinger
Mullinger is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Mula" combined with the suffix "-ing" denoting descent or affiliation. The name was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Mulenigra".
The Mullinger family is primarily associated with the East Anglia region of England, particularly in the counties of Cambridgeshire and Norfolk. The name has a long history in these areas, and individuals bearing the surname have been prominent in various fields such as academia, the clergy, and business.
Notable individuals with the surname Mullinger include James Bass Mullinger (1836–1917), an English historian and academic, known for his works on the history of the University of Cambridge; and George Francis Mullinger Shrubsall (1898–1988), an English cricketer who played for Somerset County Cricket Club.
The Mullinger surname continues to be upheld by descendants of the original bearers, with many families proudly maintaining their heritage and connections to the East Anglian region. Today, the name Mullinger serves as a reminder of the rich historical and cultural tapestry of England.
There are approximately 399 people named Mullinger in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Mullinger.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Andrew
- Charles
- Charlie
- David
- Geoffrey
- Ian
- James
- Michael
- Paul
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Diane
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jessica
- Karen
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Sharon
- Shirley
- Susan