PASSINGHAM
Passingham
Surname Origin: English
Meaning: Passingham is a locational surname of Old English origin, derived from the hamlet of "Passenham" in Northamptonshire. The name likely means "the homestead of Pæssa," with "ham" meaning homestead or village.
History: Passingham is a surname with deep roots in British history, originating from the village of Passenham. The first record of the surname dates back to the early 17th century in Northamptonshire. Over the centuries, the name has spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
Notable Individuals:
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John Passingham (1804-1883) - A prominent British journalist and editor known for his contributions to the field of journalism.
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Rachel Passingham - A contemporary artist known for her innovative use of mixed media in her artworks.
Present Day: Passingham remains a relatively uncommon surname in the United Kingdom, with most individuals bearing the name likely tracing their ancestry back to the original Passenham village in Northamptonshire.
Variants: Variants of the Passingham surname include Passenham and Passyngham.
References:
- P. H. Reaney, R. M. Wilson, and M. Gelling, A Dictionary of English Surnames, 3rd ed. Oxford University Press, 1997.
- S. Bardsley, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Clearfield, 2003.
There are approximately 642 people named Passingham in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Passingham.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Andy
- David
- Ian
- Jonathan
- Keith
- Kevin
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- Timothy
- William
Female
- Caroline
- Catherine
- Emma
- Esther
- Joanne
- Julie
- Kerry
- Laura
- Louise
- Margaret
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