NORTHERN
Northern
Northern is a British surname with historical roots in England, particularly in the northern regions of the country. The surname is of toponymic origin, meaning that it is derived from a place name or a geographical feature.
The name Northern likely originated from individuals who resided in the northern part of a town or village, or who came from a locality with "Northern" in its name. It could also have been used to distinguish people from the northern regions of England, such as Northumberland, Yorkshire, or Lancashire.
The surname Northern has been recorded in various forms over the centuries, reflecting the evolution of language and spelling conventions. Variants of the name may include Northerne, Northeron, and Northorne.
As with many English surnames, the adoption of Northern as a family name can be attributed to the practice of distinguishing individuals by their place of origin or residence. It is likely that the surname was first assigned to individuals who migrated from the northern parts of England to other regions of the country.
Today, the surname Northern is relatively uncommon, but it remains part of the rich tapestry of British surnames that bear witness to the country's diverse history and heritage.
There are approximately 574 people named Northern in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Northern.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- Jeremy
- John
- Jonathan
- Kenneth
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Paul
- Philip
Female
- Ann
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Hannah
- Julie
- Kathleen
- Kelly
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Pamela
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Victoria