RENNISON
Rennison
Rennison is a British surname of patronymic origin, deriving from the given name Reynold, a variant of the Old High German name Reinwald, meaning "advice" or "ruler". The surname Rennison is most commonly found in the Yorkshire region of England.
Historically, individuals bearing the surname Rennison have been associated with various professions including farming, craftsmanship, and trading. The name has also been linked to notable individuals in the fields of academia, literature, and the arts.
The Rennison family name has a long and distinguished history, with records indicating its presence in the Yorkshire area as far back as the 16th century. Over time, branches of the Rennison family have spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
Today, individuals with the surname Rennison can be found throughout the United Kingdom and in various other countries due to migration patterns and globalisation. The surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its ancestral roots in Yorkshire.
There are approximately 1,458 people named Rennison in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,459th most common surname in Britain. Around 22 in a million people in Britain are named Rennison.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christoper
- Christopher
- David
- Douglas
- Gary
- James
- John
- Keith
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Steven
Female
- Alison
- Claire
- Emma
- Julie
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan