TARLING
Tarling
Tarling is a British surname with Old English roots, derived from the given name [Æ]thelwulf, which means "noble wolf". The name Tarling is primarily found in the southern regions of England, particularly in Oxfordshire and Wiltshire.
History
The Tarling surname can be traced back to the early medieval period in Britain. The first recorded instance of the name is believed to date back to the 13th century in Oxfordshire. Over time, the surname spread to neighbouring counties, and families with the Tarling name became established in various parts of the region.
Distribution and Popularity
Despite being a relatively rare surname, the Tarling name has maintained a presence in England, with a small but steady number of individuals bearing the name. Today, individuals with the surname Tarling can still be found predominantly in the southern counties of England.
Notable Individuals
- John Tarling (1873–1946): An esteemed botanist known for his research on British flora.
- Hannah Tarling (born 1985): A talented actress recognised for her performances in British theatre productions.
Variants
Variations of the Tarling surname include Tarlin and Talling, which have emerged over time through various phonetic adaptations and regional differences.
References
- P. H. Reaney, A Dictionary of English Surnames, Oxford University Press, 2005.
- J. Smith, The Origins of English Surnames, Random House, 2010.
There are approximately 1,679 people named Tarling in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,886th most common surname in Britain. Around 26 in a million people in Britain are named Tarling.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Andrew
- David
- Jack
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Gillian
- Jane
- Jean
- Joanne
- Karen
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Darling
- Tarring
- Tarlin
- Terlin
- Traling
- Dearling
- Dearlng
- Derling
- Dirling
- Dorling
- Doroling
- Dreeling
- Dreiling
- Durling
- Taring
- Tarli
- Tarlington
- Teerlinck
- Terelinck
- Terelincke
- Terling
- Terlingen
- Therling
- Thirling
- Thorling
- Thurling
- Tierling
- Torlin
- Torlini
- Trailing
- Tralongo
- Trayling
- Treulling
- Trilling
- Turlin
- Turling
- Turlington
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.