TheNameDBTarkington
TopographicMeaning
A settlement or place associated with a person named Tark or related to tark (a dialectal term).
Etymology
Derived from an Old English personal name 'Tarca' or similar, combined with '-ington' (settlement or estate). The '-ington' suffix indicates a place name that became hereditary.
About the Tarkington Surname
A place-name derived surname indicating origin from a settlement in England. The name gained prominence through notable American literary figures.
Distribution
Primarily found in England and the United States, particularly in Indiana.
Notable Bearers
Booth Tarkington (American novelist and playwright)