TheNameDBDARLINGTON
TopographicMeaning
From Darlington, a town in County Durham, England.
Etymology
The name derives from Old English 'deore' (dear, beloved) or 'deore' (animal) combined with 'ington' (settlement). The town of Darlington was established as a settlement in the Anglo-Saxon period.
About the DARLINGTON Surname
An English surname derived from the town of Darlington in County Durham. The place name has been documented since Anglo-Saxon times.
Distribution
Primarily England, particularly the North East, with diaspora to North America and Australia.
Notable Bearers
Darlington Raceway founder, various historical figures