WRINGE
Wringe
Wringe is a surname of English origin that is believed to have originated from the Old English word "wringan," meaning "to twist or turn." The name likely started as an occupational surname for someone who was a twister or a turner of objects.
Notable Individuals
John Wringe (1809-1890)
John Wringe was a British architect known for his innovative designs of public buildings in the 19th century. He was particularly renowned for his work on the restoration of historic churches across England.
Elizabeth Wringe (b. 1975)
Elizabeth Wringe is a British mathematician and academic known for her research in the field of algebraic geometry. She has published numerous papers and received recognition for her contributions to the field.
Genealogy and Distribution
The surname Wringe is relatively uncommon and is most frequently encountered in regions of England with Anglo-Saxon heritage. It has been recorded in historical documents and genealogical records dating back several centuries, indicating a long-standing presence in British history.
References
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Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
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Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 165 people named Wringe in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Wringe.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Aaron
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Francis
- Ian
- John
- Paul
- Robert
- Steven
- Trevor
- Wayne
- William
Female
- Abby
- Anne
- Carol
- Charlotte
- Claire
- Eileen
- Elizabeth
- Jadine
- Philippa
- Stacie
- Susan