TENNYSON
Tennyson
Tennyson is a notable British surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The surname is of locational origin, derived from places named "Tennyson" in England. The name is believed to have originated in Lincolnshire, where the village of Tennyson is located.
The most famous bearer of the Tennyson surname is the renowned poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809–1892). Alfred Tennyson was one of the most celebrated Victorian poets and served as the Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom during much of Queen Victoria's reign. His works, including "The Charge of the Light Brigade" and "In Memoriam A.H.H.," are regarded as classics of English literature.
The name Tennyson is etymologically derived from the Old English elements "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement" and "son" meaning "son of," indicating a surname associated with someone who hailed from Tennyson or was connected to the place in some way.
Over the centuries, the Tennyson surname has spread beyond Lincolnshire, with bearers of the name found throughout the United Kingdom and in various parts of the English-speaking world. The literary legacy of Alfred, Lord Tennyson has undoubtedly enhanced the prestige and recognition of the Tennyson surname in English literature and cultural history.
There are approximately 473 people named Tennyson in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Tennyson.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Conor
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Thomas
Female
- Bridget
- Carol
- Catherine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Hilary
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan