SPEDDING
Spedding
Spedding is a British surname of Old Norse origins, with variations of the name recorded as "Speding" and "Spelding". The Spedding surname is primarily found in Northern England, particularly in the historic county of Cumberland, now known as Cumbria.
The name is believed to derive from the Old Norse word "spjótr", meaning a spear, and the suffix "-ing", indicating descent or family association. This suggests that the Spedding surname may have originally denoted a family associated with or descendants of a spear-wielder or warrior.
The earliest known record of the Spedding surname dates back to the 14th century in Cumberland, where the Spedding family held lands and played a notable role in local affairs. Over the centuries, the surname has spread to other parts of England and beyond through migration and trade.
The Spedding family has been associated with various notable individuals throughout history. One of the most prominent figures is James Spedding (1808–1881), an English author and scholar known for his critical edition of the works of Francis Bacon.
Today, the Spedding surname continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world, reflecting the enduring legacy of this ancient British family name.
There are approximately 1,731 people named Spedding in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,746th most common surname in Britain. Around 27 in a million people in Britain are named Spedding.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Ben
- Christopher
- David
- Iain
- Ian
- John
- Lawson
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Gillian
- Helen
- Jean
- Joanne
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Susan