Singletary

Singletary is a surname of English origin. It is believed to derive from a Middle English occupational name for a seller of singlet, a type of tunic or undershirt. Alternatively, it may have originated as a locational name from a place named Singletary, though such a place is not currently identifiable. The name is most prevalent in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Singletary include Mike Singletary, a former professional American football player and coach, and Donald Singletary, an American politician. The surname has a long history, with early records appearing in England during the medieval period. Over centuries, families with the Singletary surname migrated and established themselves in various parts of the world, particularly in North America. The name's etymology suggests a connection to historical textile trades and settlement patterns. Its relative rarity means that many individuals with the surname share a distant common ancestry, though this varies greatly by lineage. The distribution of the surname reflects historical migration and settlement trends, with a significant concentration in the American South and other areas with historical English settlement.