Barrington

Barrington is a place name and surname used in several English-speaking countries. It appears in multiple locations in the United Kingdom and has been carried to the Americas and Australia by settlers.

Etymology: The toponym Barrington is of Old English origin, combining elements that denote a grove or hillside with a term for a settlement or farm, often with a person’s name in the possessive. The suffix -ington is a common element in English place names, indicating a settlement associated with a group or family.

Geographic distribution: Examples of Barrington places include Barrington, Gloucestershire, England; Barrington, Illinois, United States; Barrington, Rhode Island, United States; Barrington, New Jersey, United States; and Barrington Tops National Park in New South Wales, Australia. The name is used for towns, villages, and geographic features in various regions, reflecting historical patterns of English settlement and naming.

Surname usage: Barrington is also a surname that originated from these place-name origins. It has been borne by people in various countries and professions, and it has appeared in historical records dating back to earlier centuries.

See also: In addition to towns and geographic features, the Barrington name has been used in institutions, literature, and branding associated with places bearing the name.