Plankington

Meaning

A surname derived from a place name, likely combining 'plank' or 'planche' with the suffix '-ington' indicating a settlement or estate.

Etymology

Plankington combines the Old English or Old French 'planche' (plank or board) with '-ington', a common English place-name suffix denoting a settlement or estate. The surname originated as a topographic or habitation name from a location in England.

About the Plankington Surname

Plankington is an English surname with topographic origins derived from a place name. The name is relatively uncommon and reflects medieval English settlement patterns.

Distribution

Primarily found in England, particularly in the Midlands, and among English-speaking populations in North America.

Notable Bearers

William Plankington (British merchant and politician)

People with the Plankington Surname