REMMINGTON
Remmington
The surname Remmington is of English origin and is locational, deriving from the villages of Rimmingten in the county of Yorkshire. The name translates to "the settlement by the raven-bird dwelling". Variations of the name include Remington and Remyngton.
The Remmington surname has been found in historical records dating back to the 15th century in the Yorkshire region of England. The bearers of this surname would have likely been those who hailed from the village of Rimmingten or who were associated with it in some way.
Over the centuries, individuals bearing the Remmington surname have spread across the United Kingdom and beyond, as part of the wider diaspora. Today, the name can be found globally, particularly in regions with historical ties to Britain.
Notable bearers of the Remmington surname have made contributions to various fields such as academia, the arts, business, and politics, further enriching the legacy of this longstanding English surname.
There are approximately 186 people named Remmington in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Remmington.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Nigel
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Beverley
- Jane
- Joan
- Julie
- Karen
- Kim
- Linda
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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