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      Meaning of the first name Rockingham

      Origin

      English

      Meaning

      Rocky Village

      Variations

      Buckingham, Cunningham, Bingham
      The name Rockingham originates from the English language and is derived from two elements: rocky and ham, which means village or settlement. As its literal translation suggests, Rockingham refers to a rocky village, indicating a place characterized by rocky terrain or rocky surroundings. This name is believed to have been given to individuals residing in or near a village with such geographical attributes.

      In history, the name Rockingham appears as a prominent family name, notably associated with the British aristocracy. The most notable bearer of the name is Charles Watson-Wentworth, the second Marquess of Rockingham, who served as a Prime Minister of Great Britain during the 18th century. His family, the Wentworths, adopted the name Rockingham, derived from their ancestral estate of the same name in Northamptonshire. The Rockingham name can also be found in the United States, brought by individuals of English descent during colonization and later migrations.

      In modern-day usage, the name Rockingham can still be found as a name, reflecting the continued presence of families with historical ties to the name. Additionally, Rockingham remains as the name of various places and institutions, both in the United Kingdom and abroad. For example, there is a district named Rockingham in Western Australia, and Rockingham County in the state of New Hampshire, USA. Moreover, Rockingham is used as the name of several commercial establishments and is occasionally chosen as a given name.

      Based on our records...

      Hussey

      Hussey

      This is the most common surname associated with Rockingham.
      Mary

      Mary

      This is the most common name of those married to a Rockingham.
      Anne

      Anne

      This is the most common name for a child of a Rockingham.
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      1885 is when there were the most people born with the first name Rockingham.

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