ROSSINGTON
Rossington
Rossington is a British surname with origins in the historic county of Yorkshire. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Hrossa" combined with the suffix "-ing" and "ton", meaning "farmstead or settlement of Hrossa's people".
The surname Rossington is primarily found in Yorkshire and surrounding regions, indicating that families bearing this name have likely resided in the area for generations. The Rossington family may have been associated with a specific farmstead or village in Yorkshire, which became their place of origin and subsequently their surname.
Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Rossington have been involved in various occupations and pursuits typical of Yorkshire residents, including agriculture, trade, and industry. The name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation as family members migrated to different parts of the country or encountered local variations in dialect.
Today, the surname Rossington continues to be held by individuals in the United Kingdom and beyond, reflecting the historical roots and heritage of Yorkshire. Variants of the name may exist due to different spellings or anglicised forms adopted by families over time. The study of the Rossington surname offers insights into local history, genealogy, and the enduring legacy of Yorkshire families.
There are approximately 758 people named Rossington in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,138th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Rossington.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Craig
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Mike
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stuart
Female
- Clare
- Eileen
- Helen
- Jane
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Karen
- Linda
- Louise
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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