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PILKINGTON

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There are approximately 9,071 people named Pilkington in the UK. That makes it the 1,165th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 144 are named Pilkington.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English
Location or Geographical Feature

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The Pilkington surname in historical dictionaries

PILKINGTON. A township in Lancashire, the possession of this "right ancient family, gentlemen of repute heforethe Conquest." Fuller's Worthies. The estate remained in their hands, until Sir Thos. Pilkington took part against Henry VII., and was killed, together with three otlier knights of his name and family, on the side of Eichard III., at Bosworth Field. The Pilkingtons of Yorkshire, and of Westmeath in Ireland, are cadets of this ancient and knightly house. See Shirley's Noble and Gentle Men.

Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.

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