WING
Wing
Wing is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the south of England, particularly in the counties of Sussex and Kent. The name can be traced back to medieval times, with variations such as Wyng, Winng, and Wynge appearing in historical records.
One possible origin of the surname Wing is from the Old English word "winn," meaning pasture or meadow, suggesting that the name may have originally denoted someone who lived or worked in a meadow. Another theory is that Wing could be a topographical surname, referring to someone who lived near or on a prominent hill or ridge, from the Old English word "wong."
The Wing family name has spread beyond the UK, with branches of the family found in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Notable individuals bearing the surname Wing include John Wing, a seventeenth-century English poet, and Katherine Wing, a prominent British academic in the field of psychology.
The Wing surname carries a rich history and legacy, reflecting the diverse origins and migrations of the English people over the centuries.
There are approximately 4,351 people named Wing in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,158th most common surname in Britain. Around 67 in a million people in Britain are named Wing.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: China
Language of origin: Chinese
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Martin
- Michael
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Julia
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan