TORRINGTON
Torrington
Torrington is an English surname with origins dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be locational in nature, derived from the place name Torrington, which was the name of various towns in England. The most well-known of these is Great Torrington in Devon.
The surname Torrington is relatively rare in modern times and is primarily found in the United Kingdom. The name may have been adopted by families who were originally from Torrington or who had some historical connection to the town.
Like many English surnames, Torrington may have undergone various spellings and forms over the centuries, including Torington and Torringtons.
Individuals bearing the surname Torrington have contributed to various fields, including literature, politics, and the arts, reflecting the diverse interests and talents of those who bear this name.
Research into the ancestry and genealogy of the Torrington surname is ongoing, with efforts to trace family trees and connections across different regions and historical periods.
There are approximately 397 people named Torrington in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Torrington.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Barry
- David
- Howell
- John
- Kenneth
- Mark
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Robert
- Scott
- Stephen
- Walter
Female
- Ann
- Emma
- Helen
- Joanne
- Judith
- Julie
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Rebecca
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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