PARTINGTON
The surname Partington is of English origin and is traditionally considered a locational name derived from the village of Partington in Greater Manchester, which historically belonged to the county of Cheshire. The name is formed from Old English elements: the element par, meaning “pear tree,” combined with the element tun, meaning “enclosure” or “settlement.” Consequently the name can be interpreted as “the settlement or enclosure near the pear tree,” indicating that the earliest bearers of the surname likely came from or lived close to such a place.
Other historical analyses point to a slightly different derivation, suggesting that Partington originates from the Old English pre–7th century personal name Peart, whose meaning is uncertain, together with the term tun meaning “place.” In this view the place name would have denoted a single farm or small hamlet belonging to a person called Peart. A number of early spellings of the name exist, including Partinton, Partyngton, and the transposed form Partleton. The name first appears in the county rolls of 1260 as Partinton, and the surname followed shortly thereafter.
Locational surnames of the medieval period were commonly adopted by individuals who had migrated from their birthplace or by the lords of the manor within that locality. Early documented bearers of the Partington name include Hugh de Partyngton in the Assize Court Rolls of Lancashire in 1401, Adam Partington in the Subsidy Rolls of Lancashire in 1541, and further east, Thomas Partleton, who married Hannah Dunson in St James Westminster on 2 June 1759. According to the Assize Court Rolls of Cheshire the earliest recorded spelling of the family name is that of Henry de Partinton, dated 1260.
Throughout English history, the Partington surname has remained associated with the British Isles, and its bearers have historically identified themselves as Christian and English. The name continues to be used today, preserving its locational heritage and reflecting the linguistic history of Old English place-naming practices.
Typical given names associated with the Partington 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
Similar and related surnames
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Did you know?
According to a survey carried out by Democracy Club, politicians and candidates with the surname Partington are most likely to say that their favourite biscuit is a Chocolate Oat Hobnob.
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
Famous people named Partington
- Lucy Partington - Murder victim (1952 to 1973)
- Joe Partington - Football player
- Adrian Partington - Music conductor and organist
- Jonathan Partington - Mathematician
- Blanche Partington - Journalist (1866 to 1951)
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