REVINGTON
Revington
Revington is an English surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The name is of locational origin, derived from various places in England such as Revington and Reveton.
The name Revington is believed to be derived from the Old English words raefen, meaning raven, and tun, meaning enclosure or settlement. This suggests that the original bearers of the surname either resided in a place associated with ravens or were perhaps thought to have characteristics attributed to these birds, such as intelligence or resourcefulness.
The Revington family name can be traced back through records such as census data, parish registers, and other historical documents. Over the centuries, the name has spread across various counties in England, with concentrations in regions such as Somerset, Wiltshire, and Hampshire.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Revington have made contributions to diverse fields such as academia, business, and the arts. The name continues to be borne by descendants of the original families, keeping the legacy of the Revington surname alive in the modern day.
There are approximately 103 people named Revington in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Revington.
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