SHRIMPLIN
Shrimplin
Shrimplin is a British surname with its origins rooted in the medieval period. The surname is of English origin and is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name "Aeschere," which means "spear" and "line," denoting someone associated with spears or possibly a spear-maker.
The name Shrimplin is relatively rare, and its distribution is mainly concentrated around the East Midlands region of England. It is typically found in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, with some presence in neighbouring counties.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Shrimplin dates back to the 16th century. Over the centuries, various spellings have been used, including Shrimpling, Shrimplin, and Shrimpton, among others. The name has evolved and adapted as families migrated and spelling conventions changed.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Shrimplin have made contributions to various fields, including but not limited to academia, the arts, and professional occupations. Despite its limited prevalence, the surname Shrimplin remains a distinctive and intriguing part of British genealogy and history.
There are approximately 90 people named Shrimplin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Shrimplin.
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
- Alan
- Brian
- John
- Robert
- Russell
Female
- Janine
Similar and related surnames
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