PARTINGTON
Partington
Partington is a surname of English origin primarily found in the North West of England. The name is locational in origin, derived from the villages of Partington in Greater Manchester and Partington in Cheshire. These villages were first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Partintone" and "Partintune" respectively.
Historically, the Partington family is associated with the landowning classes in the counties of Lancashire and Cheshire. The surname has been traced back to medieval times, indicating a long-standing presence in the region. Over the centuries, the Partington name has spread throughout England and beyond, carried by individuals as they migrated or travelled.
Famous individuals bearing the surname Partington include the British geologist Faith Partington and the English cricketer Harold Partington. The Partington name continues to be passed down through generations, preserving a connection to the rich heritage of its geographical origins in the North West of England.
There are approximately 5,783 people named Partington in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,640th most common surname in Britain. Around 89 in a million people in Britain are named Partington.
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
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Julie
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
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