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KINGHORN

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There are approximately 2,085 people named Kinghorn in the UK. That makes it the 4,356th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 33 are named Kinghorn.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

Scotland

Language of origin

Gaelic

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

Celtic
Location or Geographical Feature

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The Kinghorn surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: Local) A borough in Fifeshire, Scotland. The name is derived from the Gaelic Cean-gorn or gorm, "the blue head," from the adjoining promontory. It is fancifully suggested by one writer that as the Scottish kings long had a residence in the neighborhood, the name may have been suggested by the frequent winding of the king's horn when he sallied out to the chase in this neighborhood.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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