PILKINGTON
Pilkington
The surname Pilkington is of Old English origin and is derived from a place name in Lancashire, England. The village of Pilkington is located near the town of Bury and dates back to medieval times. The name itself means "the settlement associated with Pylca's people," with Pylca being a personal name of Old English origin.
The Pilkington family has been prominent in the history of Lancashire and has held various titles and lands over the centuries. The name is also associated with the glassmaking industry, as the Pilkington family founded the well-known Pilkington Glass company in the 19th century.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Pilkington include Sir Leonard Pilkington, a renowned industrialist and philanthropist, and Ricky Pilkington, a popular British comedian and broadcaster.
Today, the surname Pilkington remains relatively common in the Lancashire region of England and has spread to other parts of the country and the world through migration and immigration. It continues to be a distinctive and respected name with a rich heritage tied to the history of Lancashire and the industrial development of Britain.
There are approximately 7,185 people named Pilkington in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,311th most common surname in Britain. Around 110 in a million people in Britain are named Pilkington.
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Stephen
Female
- Barbara
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Janet
- Joan
- Joanne
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
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