There are
1959
Gillinghams in the USA
Gillingham is the
15063rd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Gillingham

WilliamGillingham

William Gillingham was an English cricketer who played for Somerset County Cricket Club in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

JohnGillingham

John Gillingham is a British historian and author known for his works on medieval English history, particularly the reign of Richard I.

ThomasGillingham

Thomas Gillingham was an American artist known for his landscape paintings and his involvement in the Hudson River School of painting.

JaneGillingham

Jane Gillingham is a British actress who has appeared in various theater productions and television shows, including 'Downton Abbey.'

RobertGillingham

Robert Gillingham was a Canadian politician who served as a Member of Parliament and held various ministerial positions in the Canadian government.

SusanGillingham

Susan Gillingham is a British biblical scholar and professor of Old Testament studies, known for her research on the Psalms.

DavidGillingham

David Gillingham is an American composer and professor of music, known for his contemporary compositions for wind ensemble and orchestra.

SarahGillingham

Sarah Gillingham is an Australian swimmer who has won multiple medals in the Paralympic Games and World Championships.

JamesGillingham

James Gillingham was a British surgeon and pioneer in prosthetics, known for his advancements in artificial limbs and his work with disabled veterans.

EmilyGillingham

Emily Gillingham is a British fashion designer who has worked with various luxury brands and has her own eponymous clothing line.

Gillingham Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Gillingham' is of English origin and is locational, deriving from the place name 'Gillingham' which is in the counties of Dorset, Norfolk, and Kent. The name is believed to derive from the Old English personal name 'Gylla' or 'Gylda' plus the Old English word 'ham,' meaning 'homestead' or 'village.' Therefore, the surname 'Gillingham' likely indicates someone who came from or lived near the village of Gillingham.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Gillingham' is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in the counties of Dorset, Norfolk, and Kent where the place name Gillingham is located. There are also smaller concentrations of individuals with the surname in other English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Gillingham' include 'Gilling', 'Gilling', 'Chillingworth', 'Hingham', 'Billingham', 'Gilliam', 'Gilligan', 'Gillen', and 'Killingsworth'. These variations may have originated from regional dialects or phonetic changes over time.
Migration and ImmigrationAs a locational surname, 'Gillingham' may not have experienced significant migration and immigration patterns as the name is tied to specific places in England. However, individuals with the surname 'Gillingham' may have migrated to other English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand as part of general population movements and colonization efforts.