WALLINGTON
Wallington
Wallington is a British surname of toponymic origin, deriving from various places in England known as "Wallington." The name "Wallington" comes from the Old English words "waella" meaning "spring or stream" and "tun" meaning "enclosure or settlement." This suggests that the name originally referred to a settlement near a stream or spring.
Historically, individuals bearing the surname Wallington have been found in counties such as Surrey, Oxfordshire, and Northumberland, indicating that the name has diverse regional associations across England.
The Wallington family name is also associated with notable individuals in British history, adding to its significance. Further research into specific branches of the Wallington family may reveal more detailed information about their lineage and accomplishments.
In contemporary times, the surname Wallington continues to be borne by individuals around the world, maintaining a connection to their British heritage and the historical places from which the name originated.
There are approximately 2,042 people named Wallington in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,146th most common surname in Britain. Around 31 in a million people in Britain are named Wallington.
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
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Barbara
- Elizabeth
- Hannah
- Jane
- Joan
- Joanna
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sally
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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