TOINTON

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Tointon

Tointon is an English surname of locational origin, derived from the Old English word "Tunningtun," meaning a settlement where the Tunn family lived. The surname is primarily found in the southern counties of England, notably Bedfordshire, Hampshire, and Sussex.

The earliest recorded instance of the Tointon surname dates back to the 13th century in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England and Wales executed by order of William the Conqueror in 1086. Over the centuries, various branches of the Tointon family have spread across different regions of England, establishing themselves in the local communities as farmers, traders, and craftsmen.

In more recent times, the Tointon surname has gained prominence with individuals such as Kara Tointon, a well-known British actress who rose to fame for her roles in popular television dramas. This has brought attention to the historic roots of the surname and helped preserve its cultural significance in contemporary British society.

There are approximately 262 people named Tointon in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Tointon.

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

Barry
Christopher
Daniel
David
Graham
John
Jonathan
Kenneth
Mark
Michael
Paul
Raymond
Stephen
Thomas

Female

Carol
Hannah
Hannah-rose
Hannah-rosie
Helen
Julie
Lucy
Margaret
Michelle
Patricia
Phyllis
Sarah
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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