PINKS
Pinks
Pinks is a surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English word "pinc", which means small or diminutive. The name is believed to have originated in England and is primarily found in the southern counties of the country.
Historically, the Pinks family is known to have been concentrated in areas such as Kent, Sussex, and Surrey. The surname may have originally been a nickname for a person of small stature or a term of endearment for a cherished individual.
Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Pinks have been recorded in various documents and records, providing insight into the family's lineage and activities. The name has been passed down through generations, with descendants spreading to different parts of the country and even beyond.
Today, the surname Pinks remains relatively uncommon but is a testament to the rich tapestry of British surnames and the diverse origins of the people who carry them. Like many surnames, Pinks serves as a link to the past and a reflection of the family's heritage and identity.
There are approximately 224 people named Pinks in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Pinks.
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
- Adrian
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Edward
- Ian
- Mark
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Richard
- Simon
- Thomas
Female
- Caroline
- Dawn
- Elizabeth
- Hazel
- Jacqueline
- Johanna
- Leona
- Louise
- Melanie
- Paula
- Sarah
- Susan
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