WARRINGTON
Warrington
Warrington is a British surname that is of locational origin, derived from the market town of Warrington in Cheshire, North West England. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "waer", meaning "to dam", and "tun", meaning "settlement" or "enclosure". Therefore, the name Warrington likely referred to a settlement near a dam or river crossing.
History
The surname Warrington can be traced back to medieval times, when surnames based on a person's place of origin were becoming more common. Individuals who hailed from Warrington or were associated with the town may have adopted Warrington as a surname to denote their affiliation.
Distribution
The surname Warrington is relatively rare, with most occurrences found in the North West of England, particularly in Cheshire and Lancashire. Over time, individuals bearing the surname have moved to various parts of the UK and beyond, leading to a wider distribution.
Notable Bearers
- Luke Warrington (b. 1985): A British actor known for his roles in theatre productions and television series.
- Evelyn Warrington (1865–1939): An English author and playwright who gained recognition for her works in the early 20th century.
Variants
Variants of the surname Warrington include Warington, Warington, and Werrington.
The surname Warrington carries with it a sense of history and a connection to the town from which it originates, making it a distinctive and regionally significant name in British genealogy.
There are approximately 5,171 people named Warrington in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,829th most common surname in Britain. Around 79 in a million people in Britain are named Warrington.
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Janet
- Julie
- Linda
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Warbington
- Waring
- Wareing
- Warington
- Waering
- Wairing
- Wardington
- Warings
- Warinton
- Warlmington
- Warmington
- Warnington
- Warring
- Warringtons
- Warrinton
- Warthington
- Waughington
- Wearing
- Wearings
- Wearring
- Werring
- Werrington
- Wharington
- Wharrington
- Wordington
- Worington
- Workington
- Wormington
- Worrington
- Wortington
- Wurington
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.