RAWLINGS
Rawlings
Rawlings is a surname of British origin, with variants including Rawlins and Rawlyns. The name can be traced back to medieval England, with the prefix "Raw-" indicating a probable similarity to the word "rue" or "row". The suffix "-ings" is a common patronymic ending, signifying "son of", making Rawlings a name that likely initially denoted "son of Rawl".
The Rawlings surname has historical roots in various regions across England, with notable concentrations in areas such as Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, and Kent. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the Rawlings name have been associated with a variety of occupations and roles, reflecting the diverse history and evolution of British society.
The name Rawlings has also been used as a first name in some instances, particularly during the Victorian era when the practice of using surnames as first names became more common.
Today, the Rawlings surname continues to be found not only in the United Kingdom but also in other parts of the English-speaking world. Like many surnames, it has evolved and diversified as families have moved and settled in different regions, leading to a rich tapestry of Rawlings lineages around the globe.
There are approximately 9,932 people named Rawlings in the UK. That makes it the 934th most common surname in Britain. Around 153 in a million people in Britain are named Rawlings.
Surname type: From name of parent
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
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jane
- Janet
- Karen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
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