Find out how popular the last name Errington is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Errington.

Errington, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Errington surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Errington in America

Errington is the 30980th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Errington surname appeared 750 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Errington.

We can also compare 2010 data for Errington to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Errington

The surname Errington is of English origin and dates back to the early medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "erra" meaning a dweller and "ing" meaning a meadow or enclosure, along with the suffix "ton" meaning a town or settlement. Essentially, the name denotes someone who lived in a meadow or enclosure near a town.

The name first emerged in the county of Northumberland, located in the northeastern part of England near the Scottish border. It is believed to have originated from the village of Errington, which was first mentioned in records from the 12th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Errington can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Northumberland from the year 1230, where a certain Robert de Errington is mentioned. This suggests that the name had already been established as a hereditary surname by that time.

In the 13th century, the Errington family was granted lands in the village of Errington by the Baron of Prudhoe. Over the centuries, the family played a significant role in the local affairs of Northumberland.

One notable figure from the Errington family was Sir Thomas Errington (1558-1594), who was a prominent Catholic recusant during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He was involved in the Rising of the North, a rebellion against the Protestant Reformation, and was executed for his actions.

Another important historical figure with the surname Errington was Sir John Errington (1594-1673), a Royalist who served as a colonel during the English Civil War. He fought for King Charles I and was later knighted by Charles II after the restoration of the monarchy.

In the 18th century, Sir Walter Errington (1717-1786) was a notable member of the family. He served as a Member of Parliament for Northumberland and was also a Justice of the Peace.

The Errington family continued to play a significant role in the local affairs of Northumberland throughout the 19th century, with several members serving as magistrates and holding positions in the local government.

One of the more recent notable individuals with the surname Errington was Robert Errington (1918-2008), a British actor who appeared in various stage productions and television shows. He was particularly known for his role as Billy Walker in the long-running soap opera Coronation Street.

While the surname Errington has its roots in the county of Northumberland, it has since spread to other parts of England and beyond, with people bearing this name found in various parts of the world today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Errington

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Errington.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Errington was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Errington has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Errington was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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