Where Does the Errington Surname Come From?

The name Errington is closely linked to Arrington. The name is generally explained as “From Arrington”.

Heraldry and the Errington name

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Errington and Arrington

Spelled with “e” instead of “a”, Errington shows how the same name was heard and written differently. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. You may also find the name written Arington.

According to the 2010 US Census, the Errington surname had 750 bearers. That puts it inside the top 50,000 US surnames. Get the complete Errington report, with a museum-style coat of arms.