TheNameDBKettering
TopographicMeaning
Derived from Kettering, a town in Northamptonshire, England, meaning 'settlement of Cytra's people' or 'Ketera's settlement'.
Etymology
The surname originates from the English town of Kettering, which derives from an Old English personal name combined with '-ing' (people of) and '-ton' (settlement). The town name dates back to Anglo-Saxon times.
About the Kettering Surname
Kettering is an English topographic surname derived from the Northamptonshire town of the same name. The surname reflects the English tradition of adopting place names as family identifiers.
Distribution
Found primarily in England, particularly in the Midlands region, and among English emigrants to the United States and Commonwealth nations.
Notable Bearers
Charles F. Kettering