TheNameDBTWINING
OccupationalMeaning
Derived from the Old English word 'twin' or from one who twines or twists materials.
Etymology
The surname likely originates from an occupational term for someone who worked with twisted or woven materials, or from a topographic feature. It may also derive from a personal name element related to 'twin.'
About the TWINING Surname
An English surname with occupational or descriptive roots, likely referring to textile work or twisting. The name appears in medieval English records and remains relatively uncommon.
Distribution
Primarily found in England and English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
William Twining (tea merchant)