TAYNTON
Taynton
Taynton is a surname of English origin, believed to have derived from several villages in Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, specifically Taynton in Gloucestershire and Taynton, Oxfordshire. The name is of locational origin, indicating that the bearers originally hailed from one of these places.
The village of Taynton in Gloucestershire is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as 'Teintone,' while Taynton in Oxfordshire is mentioned as 'Teinetune.' The name is thought to come from the Old English words 'teon' or 'ten,' meaning 'to pull,' and 'tun,' meaning 'a settlement' or 'village.' Hence, Taynton could be interpreted as 'the settlement where one pulled or drew'.
The surname Taynton is relatively uncommon and is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions historically associated with the Taynton villages. Over the centuries, bearers of the surname may have migrated to other parts of the country and beyond, contributing to the dispersal of the name.
As with many surnames of English origin, variations in spelling have emerged over time, such as Tainton and Teynton. Genealogical records and historical documents may provide insight into the evolution and distribution of the Taynton surname among different lineages.
Today, individuals carrying the surname Taynton can be found in various professions and walks of life, reflecting the diverse and widespread nature of this family name. It remains a distinct marker of ancestral ties to the villages of Taynton in England and serves as a reminder of the rich tapestry of British surnames and their associated histories.
There are approximately 138 people named Taynton in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Taynton.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Brian
- David
- Graham
- Matthew
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Philip
- Simon
- Stephen
- Stewart
Female
- Danielle
- Emma
- Jean
- Kathleen
- Lauren
- Lucy
- Pamela
- Pauline
- Sara
- Tanya